Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5

1429 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5 32 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.

Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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86
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS GUACAMOLE AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 50F, COOKED BEANS AT 48F, SALSA AT 48F AND GUACAMOLE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
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Apr 14, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 62.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PLUMER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER 105.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR RECEIVING DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIOING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DINING AREA NOT ELEVATED OF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: 15LBS OF SOUP AT 51.1F, 20LBS OF RICE AT 50.8, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 50.3F, AND 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ITEMS NEAREST DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER WERE NOT MAINTAINED BELOW 41F. APPROX. 50 LBS WITH A $350 VALUE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE STORAGE BINS OF RICE AND BEANS TO NOT BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN DRY STORGAE BINS AND PREPARATION COOLER TO BE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPATULAS, WHISKS, AND SCOOPS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED IN CUPS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS WHEN STORING TO HAVE HANDLES EXPOSED TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLASTIC LINING ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DIRTY. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINING ON OVEN AND SHELVING IN THE BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER ON EAST SIDE OF PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Oct 25, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS: WASH SINKS 90 F,3 COMPARTMENT SINK 89F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (UNUSED AND STORED AT THE DINING AREA), UNDERNEATH HOT HEATING UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT, GREASE, AND RUST ONTOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET OF THE HOT WATER (WATER THEREFORE TURNED OFF).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED INDIVIDUAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR SCOOPING . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Aug 11, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 62.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, ONLY SALSAS, WHOLE TOMATOES, AND AVOCADOS. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR TCS FOOD UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM03/04/2021, REPORT #2492411 #38 NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #43 NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #53 NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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58
Mar 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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74
Jul 2, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND ON FOOD CONTAINERS, 20 FRUIT FLIES ON BOXES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZERS IN REAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEAR PUBLIC BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COMPLETE SERVICES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY. 7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH BOXES STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND BOXES STORED ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
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61
Jun 22, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11-OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WHERE BOXES OF BRUSSEL SPROUTS WERE BEING STORED, 20 FRUIT FLIES ON BOXES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZERS IN REAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEAR PUBLIC BATHROOM. OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COMPLETE SERVICES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY. 7-42-090.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN WINDOW SILLS IN MAIN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11-OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jun 15, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF WITH BOTH FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RAW BEEF MUST BE STORED ABOVE RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN IN FRONT PREP COOLER STORED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEAT (CHICKEN) AND SOUPS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOOD ITEMS. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS (50), DRY FOOD STORAGE (25), (25) ON BOXES, 25 FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT (LADDER), (25) ON BACK DOOR EXIT AND (50) INSIDE OF INSECT TRAP STORED ON WALL BY REAR EXIT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA ON WALL NEAR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COMPLETE SERVICES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 9, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 56.1F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F. ALL OTHER RAW MEATS FOUND AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AND AMBIENT COOLER TEMPERATURE ADEQUATE AT 40.1F. BEEF AND CHICKEN DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS GRILLED BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 186.2F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED 1 HOUR LATER. ALSO NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE POSTED, FOUND INSIDE PEST LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO POST ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEATS, SOUPS, COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS AND SHRIMP. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ITEMS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU. REVIEWED WITH OWNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED FLAN FOR SALE IN CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, EXPIRATION DATE AND AN ALLERGEN WARNING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL STORED CANNED GOODS AND OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY: EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN URINAL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY.
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Aug 13, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Aug 3, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING RTE FOOD(SHREDDED CHEESE,DICED TOMATOES,ETC.) WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-010
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD(12# OF CHICKEN WITH CHICKEN BROTH) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.9F; COOKED BEANS IN POT STORED ON TOP SHELF AT TEMP OF 99.7F TO 110.4F; DICED STEAK INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING LINE AT TEMP OF 45.3F,CHOPPED BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.5F; RAW FILLET OF CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 51.9F;TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 30,VALUE 200 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP AT EDGE OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNIT AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED: 7-38-020(b).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
58
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND RUST ON LID OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE REAR AREA INCLUDED ON TOP THE WALK-IN COOLER
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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90
Feb 9, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND LOOSE BASE COVING BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Feb 3, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jun 7, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED ONION AND JALAPE�O AT 132.5F IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID AND TONGS FOR SERVICE ON DISPLAY AT COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMERS PICK UP FOODS. 10 LBS EACH OF COOKED PORK AT 54.5F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.4F AND COOKED BEEF AT 51.4F ALL IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER, ALL IN DEEP METAL PANS. THE COOLERS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 37.5F WITH RAW FOODS INSIDE SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 41.4F, AND RAW CHICKEN AT 41.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES THE COOKED PRODUCT WAS PREPARED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND PUT INTO THE COOLERS AT CLOSING AT 3AM. ALSO OBSERVED LBS COOKED RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 130.2F. MANAGEMENT STATES THE RICE WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED, COOLED THEN REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN BEFORE PUTTING IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOT TAKEN ON AFTER REHEATING. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER METHODS OF COOLING IN SHALLOW PANS, QUICK CHILLS IN FREEZERS ETC. AND CHECKING HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES AFTER REHEATING WITH THEIR METAL STEM THERMOMETER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF FOODS DISCARDED TO BE $370.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT ICE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES SODA BEVERAGE STORED INSIDE THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL ICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT CORRECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON OPEN FLATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF PREPARED, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE PREPARED FOR SALADS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE FOR FOODS. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SHELVING AT COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD DRIPPINGS FROM RAW MEAT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING OF THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE, MOLD AND PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK AND REPAIR PLASTER CEILING.
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67
Jan 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE, BEANS, BURRITOS, TACOS, SOUPS, STEAKS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/04/15, REPORT#1522646 NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 742-090
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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82
Feb 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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82
Jul 8, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.
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95
Jul 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND GREEN SLIMY, DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE REMAINING ICE IN THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.
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82
Apr 7, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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82
Feb 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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82
Apr 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZINH SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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86
Dec 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PUDDING CUPS LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MEATS IN THE FREEZER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GASKET AT 2DR FREEZER IN THE REAR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT 2DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE RESTROOM.
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82
Apr 4, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.
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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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.
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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 PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLING AREA.
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86
Feb 7, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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.ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS TO HAVE LABLES AND DATES. IN REACH IN COOLER WALK IN AND PREP COOLER,
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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. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO STORE WITH FOOD.
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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. MUST REMMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLING AREA.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS,IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZE .THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000062662-15
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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.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING.OBSERVED COOKED FOOD IN A BOWL(PEPPER AND ONIONS) STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS TO SERVE THEMSELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD PROTECTED(COVERED).FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62662-15
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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.OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND DRY FOOD WITH FOAM OR OTHER CUPS IN IT.MANGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO PICK-UP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS.
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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.COLD WATER HANDLE IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,HANDLE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.HOT WATER TEMP 110F ABLE TO WASH HANDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5.

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Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

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