FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 25, 2011
Canvass
License #23917
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #26
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, TOILET UNABLE TO FLUSH PROPERLY, HANDLE BROKEN AND TANK COVER MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED OVERFLOWING TRASH CONTAINER IN TOILET ROOM WITH FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER. INSTD TO REPAIR TOILET AND DISPOSE OF SOILED TISSUE PROPERLY. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE UNTIL PROPERLY REPAIRED. CITATION ISSED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-304.11
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection