El Gallo Bravo
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2016
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Score
El Gallo Bravo appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that El Gallo Bravo's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 11, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Gallo Bravo is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 2, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME. DURING INSPECTION IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA FOUND IN ALL FOUR CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND FLOOR APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. ALSO RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 3/9/2016. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DUST, AND OTHER DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AT WALL NEXT TO THE WOODEN COLUMN ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND REORGANIZE THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LABEL AND DATE FOR PREPARED/COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,CUTTING BOARDS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AND RUST EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE KITCHEN AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE REAR AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, MUST REMOVE STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL,
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, MUST REMOVE STOCK 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL,
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Jan 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, BURRITOS,TOSTADAS,TORTAS,BAKED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS. ONE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL,BUT THE SAID PERSON WAS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-012.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. EMPTY BOXES, CHAIRS,TABLES, DOOR OF THE COOLER, SHELVE FOR THE COOLER,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ANY ITEMS,ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(Crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink shall be repaired sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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May 27, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Unused cooler in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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May 20, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises or Certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-beans at 144.1 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up right side compartment of sink and also the utility sink. Instructed that water is to properly drain in grease trap and not drain back into sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianl containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under counter, sinks, utenils and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement and prep area. Instructed to remove unused cooking equipment and detail clean and elevate supplies in basement 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
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Nov 19, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Gallo Bravo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Gallo Bravo on file is from Mar 11, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Gallo Bravo?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Gallo Bravo.
Has El Gallo Bravo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Gallo Bravo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Gallo Bravo 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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