PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 3 INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 17, 2025
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License #1357956
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS DATED 10/16/25 WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 67 - 70 DEGREES F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2O LBS OF PRODUCTS APPROX $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #29
CRITICAL
Violation Details
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: PREMISES USING (2) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES TO PRE PACKAGED SALSAS ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVAL AND VALID HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SALSAS FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, DISCARD, AND DENATURE, AND CEASE USE OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT APPROVAL BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED, AND DENATURED SALSA ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS $10 VALUE. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Why This Matters
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Food Code Requirement
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Specific Requirements
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-201.14
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE 29
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 #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE 29
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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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