Taqueria Los Gallos 2
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
Taqueria Los Gallos 2 has been inspected 22 times since 2010. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
22
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANGING POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT POTS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR PRODUCE AND COOKING UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS FOR COOKING UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF DEEP FREEZER LID IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR, USING DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR PANEL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
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90
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KITCHEN HANDSINK FIXTURE IN DISREPAIR WITH MISSING PIECES (NEXT TO MOP SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. (LID MISSING). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LID OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE.
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Jun 29, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILUP ON VENTILATION SYSTEM IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING KNOB FOR STEAM TABLE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOORS AS WELL AS FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK MARKINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR SAND DOWN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AT HOST STATION TO NOT HAVE ANY HOT WATER, OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE ANY HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES AT 100F. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) (CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES MUST BE ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 (CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOWLS AND POTS IN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL COOKING VESSELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK MARKINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OR SAND DOWN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING KNOB FOR STEAM TABLE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOORS AS WELL AS FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER SIZED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBERGED IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH SMALLER SIZE POTS THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON BOTTOMS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHTOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE AT WINDOW NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CRACKED TILE AT WINDOW NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN VACCINATION PROTOCOL ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION OF DINE IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 3, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN POLICY AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS IN LOWER INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH NAME AND DISCARD DATE IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU (EGGS, CEVICHE, ETC.) IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED TRIPE FISH SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (TRIPE FROZEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (35 GALLON) (BEING USED TO STORE CALIFLOUR) AND POTS TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE UTENSILS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ON THE RIGHT SIDE) IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (35 GALLON) BEING USED TO STORE HORCHATA, TRIPE, AND SAUCE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE ABLE TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 48.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER: EGGS 58.4F, CUT TOMATOES 49.0F, SOUR CREAM 47.1F, CHORIZ0 48.0F, MILANESA 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED BEAN TACOS ON COUNTERTOP UNDER LAMP AT 89.9F, AND CONTAINERS OF COOKED ONIONS ON COUNTERTOP AT 109.1F. CONTAINERS OF HOT SAUCE CONTAINING GARLIC AND OIL AT 69.0F ON TABLES. ALL VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE. CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF PEPPERS AND HOT SAUCE ON ALL DINING TABLES. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT/COVER AT ALL TIMES FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: LARGE CONTAINERS OF TRIPE (INGREDIENT USED FOR MENUDO) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA. TRIPE STILL FROZEN AT THIS TIME. INSTD MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING TECHNIQUES. SERIOUS 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED INBETWEEN GRILL AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS (35 GALLON) BEING USED TO STORE HORCHATA, TRIPE, AND SAUCE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE ABLE TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT WATER DOES NOT ACCUMULATE IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSAFE AND UNWHOLESOME FOOD NOT FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED IN A CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BLUE, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CHORIZO AND AROUND THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF CHORIZO WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF MARINATED PORK (AL PASTOR) WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44-45.1F. THE CONTAINERS WERE LABELED 2/8/16. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 57# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS. PREMISES WAS NOTIFIED ON THE LAST REPORT #1559877 DATED 7/6/15 TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT WATER DOES NOT ACCUMULATE IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HANSINK NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN PITTED WITH DARK STAINS. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE DISPOSED OF AND REPLACED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN. 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 LEAKING CONDITION FROM CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEED TO BE SHEILDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR LEAKING FROM FAUCET. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR LEAKING UNDERNEATH. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AT SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOKING AREA. PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS. CHECK THERMOMETERS REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE ALL THERMOMETERS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.
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Dec 19, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR PREP AREA FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING OVER REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA AT FRONT NEAR STAIRS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND BASEMENT FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN CORNER NEAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 28, 2012
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,IN THE REACH IN COOLER UPRIGHT REFRGERATIONS, DRY STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ARE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SIDE PREP AREA PIPE IS LEAKING, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WATER PRESURE NOT BEING MAINTAINED OR NEED TO REPAIR SO HOT WATER COULD FLOW
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Sep 25, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE FRONT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATUE. AIR TEMPERATURE IS 50.9 VIOLATION 7-38-005(a) UNIT IS HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGGED
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE IN REFRGERATION UNIT 3 WHOLE LETTUS,1/4 CREAM CHESSE,2 LBS TOMATO, 3LBS BEEF, 2 LBS CHEESE, 2 LBS OF COOKED BEANS, TOTAL COST 30.00, 12LBS INTERNAL TEMPS (44.6-45.90)VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)MANGER DENATUAL FOOD.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,IN THE REACH IN COOLER UPRIGHT REFRGERATIONS, DRY STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GAURD ARE NEED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA BY SM TABLE, ALSO IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAM INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.NEEDS STOPPER AT THE 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, NEEDS TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS AS COVERING IN PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN IN REAR AREA,AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENTS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ARE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SIDE PREP AREA PIPE IS LEAKING, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WATER PRESURE NOT BEING MAINTAINED OR NEED TO REPAIR SO HOT WATER COULD FLOW.
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Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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May 25, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, TOILET UNABLE TO FLUSH PROPERLY, HANDLE BROKEN AND TANK COVER MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED OVERFLOWING TRASH CONTAINER IN TOILET ROOM WITH FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER. INSTD TO REPAIR TOILET AND DISPOSE OF SOILED TISSUE PROPERLY. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE UNTIL PROPERLY REPAIRED. CITATION ISSED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (USING BOWLS) IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD/SAUCE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Aug 13, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS,GASKET ON GLASS POP COOLER & PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ICE MACHINE,CEILING FANS.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACEFLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT MOLDED .MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR AREA AND REPAIR WALL IN SAME.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES & FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,LEAKY WATER METER.PROVIDE SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR LARGE POTS OR REMOVE.PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
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Aug 5, 2010
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOOD IN GLASS POP COOLER STEAK 60.9 F,PORK 45.9 F.WALK IN COOLER A LARGE POT OF BROTH 52.8 F.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED .NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX16LBS. $32.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED MOPS,SHOVELS,BROOM & MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK AND ALSO DRAIN PIPE AT SAME SINK HAS A HOLE IN PIPE WATER DRAINS OUT ONTO FLOOR .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.
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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.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF DAMAGED BAGS OF INGREDIENTS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WET & MOLDY(SUGAR,PEPPERS,FLOUR)ETC.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES AT ONCE.APPX 20-50 LB BAGS.(1000 LBS.)
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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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 40 ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES MORE THAN 10 FLYING AROUND PREMISES,HOLE IN REAR SCREEN WINDOW.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/10 AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.REPAIR WINDOW SCREEN.
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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 LABLE AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
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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 INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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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 CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS,GASKET ON GLASS POP COOLER & PREP COOLER.
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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 VENTILATION VENTS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ICE MACHINE,CEILING FANS.
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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 REPAIR FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
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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.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT MOLDED .MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR AREA AND REPAIR WALL IN SAME.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES & FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,LEAKY WATER METER.PROVIDE SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR LARGE POTS OR REMOVE.PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Los Gallos 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Gallos 2 on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Los Gallos 2?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Los Gallos 2.
Has Taqueria Los Gallos 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Los Gallos 2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Los Gallos 2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taqueria Los Gallos 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Los Gallos 2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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