PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 19, 2019
Complaint
License #1044860
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 PANS OF BEANS WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 70.9F, 64.2F, AND 62.4F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED THE 7LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $7.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
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 #25
MINOR
Violation Details
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN THE MENUS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Food Code Requirement
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11(C)
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF (FLOUR) NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE FOOD.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE SLICER AND FRYER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE SLICER AND FRYER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection