Cocina De Galarza
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2019
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Going back to 2010, Cocina De Galarza has 19 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 18, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Cocina De Galarza since Jul 18, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2300717 7/5/19 #38 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES 2- CRAWLING ON WATER LINE ON UNDER SIDE OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,1- CREVICE IN UPPER WALL CABINET IN HALLWAY ABOVE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,1- DOOR GASKET OF REACH IN FREEZER AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR AND WALLS.ALSO NOTED APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER WOOD LEDGES OF BAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS .CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISEES ON OR AFTER 7/16/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Jul 5, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS ON SOME PREP AREA SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS ABOVE PREP TABLE.
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Sep 4, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213465 ON 8/24/18: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ATTACHED TO THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA, GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE STOVE AND LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BELOW ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/24/18 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
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Aug 24, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-202.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 NO HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED FOR DISHWASHING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND IT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BELOW ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ATTACHED TO THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA, GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE STOVE AND LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF REACH-IN MEAT FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 27, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Jun 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1441943 DATED 6/16/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#30)MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR AREA. #32)OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED INFRONT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION ARE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. #41)REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.#42)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE WHEN OR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN LINING OF GASKETS AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER OF THE FRONT DINING AREA.
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Jun 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED INFRONT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION ARE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE WHEN OR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 70 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BETWEEN THE BACK HALLWAY BEHIND REFRIGERATION, BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND FRYER IN THE KITCHEN, AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA IN THE FRONT OF THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL SIGNS OF PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING UP,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND UNWANTED ITEMS FROM PREMISES,
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS, MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Sep 20, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL,DATE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL POTS/PANS BENEATH PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.REMOVE MULTI-USE UTENSILS HUNG ON WALL ALONG THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,DETAIL CLEAN SHELVINGS OVER SAME AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR LOCATED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR WATER LEAK BENEATH ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,PROPERLY STORE KEPT ITEMS NEATLY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Mar 10, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES,CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT SAID BASEMENT,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON FLOOR BY FLOOR DRAIN,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN-MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KNIFE RACK,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES,CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE STORED NEATLY,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jul 22, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN,BEEF,RICE,POTATO STEW,ETC STORED INSIDE EACH OTHER AND ABOVE EACH OTHER WITH OUT COVER.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLER AND OR ELSEWHERE COVERED FIRST BEFORE STORING SOMETHING ELSE INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM.CDI.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT,AND ON PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEAN UNTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,DINING AND BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTRUCTED OWNER TO INVERT AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO REMOVE KNIVES,SPATULAS ETC.STORE AGAINST WALLS AND BETWEEN 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE SODA PIPE LINE INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR,AND PROVIDE LID COVER FOR ICE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN POTS IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY CHAR BUILD UP,CLEAN STORAGE PALLETS USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPILLS.CLEAN PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK,INBSMT,3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR,AND IN THE KITCHEN,OUTER WALLS OF ICE BIN WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENTS WITH DEBRIS,STAIR WELLS WIYH SUGAR AND SALT SPILLS,FLOORS IN LADIES TOILET UNDER BABY CHANGING COUNTER WITH DEBRIS,ALL NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT COFFEE PREP AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED OWNER HANDLING FOODS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT.INTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE WHEN OR WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocina De Galarza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocina De Galarza on file is from Jul 18, 2019. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocina De Galarza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Cocina De Galarza.
Has Cocina De Galarza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cocina De Galarza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cocina De Galarza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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