TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE FRONT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATUE. AIR TEMPERATURE IS 50.9 VIOLATION 7-38-005(a) UNIT IS HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGGED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE IN REFRGERATION UNIT 3 WHOLE LETTUS,1/4 CREAM CHESSE,2 LBS TOMATO, 3LBS BEEF, 2 LBS CHEESE, 2 LBS OF COOKED BEANS, TOTAL COST 30.00, 12LBS INTERNAL TEMPS (44.6-45.90)VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)MANGER DENATUAL FOOD.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,IN THE REACH IN COOLER UPRIGHT REFRGERATIONS, DRY STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GAURD ARE NEED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA BY SM TABLE, ALSO IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAM INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.NEEDS STOPPER AT THE 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, NEEDS TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS AS COVERING IN PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN IN REAR AREA,AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENTS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, NEEDS TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS AS COVERING IN PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN IN REAR AREA,AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENTS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.