EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD ITEMS IE.. DRIED RICE, BEAN, SLAT AND SUGAR MUST BE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH NAME DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND REFRAIN FROM LEAVING OPEN IN BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WINDOWS THAT ARE OPENED IN NEED OF SCREENS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING WHERE DARK SPOTS AND CUTS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEANING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INTERIOR CLEANING OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER, FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER, FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.