Gaztro - Wagon

5973 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
American
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2011
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Gaztro - Wagon stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 8, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 8, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Gaztro - Wagon's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2011
Complaint
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: 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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT (UPSIDE DOWN)ALL CLEAN UTENSILS THROUGHOUT FACILTY.
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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 REDUCE THE LENGTH OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER IN 3COMP SINK TO THE LEVEL IT SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHING AND SITTING INSIDE THE WATER.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON MOP SINK,TOILET BOWL,TOILET SEAT,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET,AND EXPOSE HAND SINK IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND IN THE TRUCK.
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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. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BY HOOD AND AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO WEAR BAERED RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOODS.
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Sep 30, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 ALL FOOD AS PER CITY CODE INCLUDING COOKIES FOUND IN TRUCK.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR. NOTED FOOD ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GRIME AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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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. PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. CREATE A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS CLEANABLE SURFACE. PAINT HERE AND TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. FRONT DOOR MISALIGNED. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME FROM HOOD VENT. REPAIR LEAK FROM SPRAYER.
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Sep 28, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 ALL FOOD AS PER CITY OF CHICAGO CODE INCLUDING COOKIES FOUND IN TRUCK.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR. NOTED FOOD IN PREP AREA AND ACCUMULATED GRIME AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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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. PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. CREATE A SMOOTH, NON-POROUS CLEANABLE SURFACE. PAINT HERE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. FRONT DOOR MISALIGNED, MUST REPAIR.
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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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED GRIME FROM HOOD VENT. REPAIR LEAK FROM SPRAYER.
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Jul 22, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATION AS NOTED ON 5.21.10 REPORT #234163.
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May 21, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 2 PREP COOLING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.6 AND 48.1. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEMPERATURES AT 40 DEGREES AND BELOW.
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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: 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. SEAL OVER 1/4" GAPS UNDER FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
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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. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS, TORN METAL UNDER LARGE DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT. ALSO REPAIR ANY LEAKING FROM SAME UNIT. ICE CREAM MAKER IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS NO SOURCE OF HOT AND COLD WATER FOR PROPER SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE WATER SOURCE OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. REPLACE DAMAGED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAINBOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL DAMAGED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. REMOVE MOLD LIKE ODOR FROM 3 DRAWER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE COMPLETE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR REAR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gaztro - Wagon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gaztro - Wagon on file is from Jul 8, 2011. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gaztro - Wagon?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gaztro - Wagon.

Has Gaztro - Wagon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gaztro - Wagon have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gaztro - Wagon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.