El Gallo Bravo
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2013
58
Score
EL GALLO BRAVO, located at 4503 N Kedzie Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 8, 2013, resulting in a score of 58. This inspection identified 11 minor violations, with notable findings including proper temperature control for potentially hazardous foods, good hygiene practices, and appropriate food labeling. Across four recorded inspections, EL GALLO BRAVO has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Mar 8, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
58
Apr 6, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sep 6, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 8, 2013 Inspection
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF PREP TABLE; ONE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 30 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 60.8F AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED FISH WITH VEGETABLES AT 78.9F. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE COLD AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. V=$250. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSEVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, (PREPARING; TACOS, SANDWICHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) HOWEVER NOT WASHING HER HANDS AFTER EACH ACTIVITY. WHEN TOLD TO WASHED HANDS, WASHED THEM INSIDE THE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS IN A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT REAR DINING AREA, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, SLICER, CHEST FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVENS AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA AND KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO MUST REPAIR NORTH WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE FOR EXPOSED SINK AND REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SENITIZER.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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