Taqueria Los Gallos 3
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
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Score
Taqueria Los Gallos 3 has been inspected 18 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria Los Gallos 3 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF COOKED BEANS DATED 10/16/25 WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 67 - 70 DEGREES F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2O LBS OF PRODUCTS APPROX $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING (2) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES TO PRE PACKAGED SALSAS ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVAL AND VALID HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SALSAS FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, DISCARD, AND DENATURE, AND CEASE USE OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT APPROVAL BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED, AND DENATURED SALSA ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS $10 VALUE. BOTH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE 29
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR TRIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPLATTERS ON SIDES OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK UP AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE BASIN, BACKUP IS OBSERVED IN 1ST COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND SPLATTERS ON SIDES OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP LINE: EGGS 50.1F, CUT TOMATOES 47.6F, RICE 50.6F, CHICKEN 47.4F, SALSA 45.6F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS, $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Dec 21, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER/SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE 30-GALLON RUBBERMAID GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE VARIETLY OF SALSAS, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
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May 3, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL ON THE REAR GRILL STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN REAR GRILL DRIP TRAY.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON STORAGE SHELVES AND LEGS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAITANIN SURFACES. LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CANS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD (SAUCES, PEPPERS, ETC). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE METAL PANS UNABLE TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Jan 11, 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: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: : ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN WITH IN 48 HOURS. SINK IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. USE SINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE CHUTE AND AROUND INTERIOR OF MACHINE. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, REAR PREP AREA NAD DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-12 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OWN MADE FLAN, AND COOKIE NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING / MUST PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UTENSILS IN THE CARRY OUT SECTION NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FLAT GRILL UNDER CARDBOARD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD LET GRILLS AIR DRY. ALSO REMOVE FOIL BEHIND THE FRONT GRILL AND STORAGE SHELF.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVERS OVER THE FRONT BEVERAGE STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUBBER GASKET MISSING OFF THE LEFT DOOR ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER (UNIT CLOSEST TO THE 2-COMP. SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL VERY LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED PROPERLY INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ADEQUATE WASH/RINSE/SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE UTENSILS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZER).
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLES AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE PREP COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS IN CONTAINERS OF FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC) AND STORE PROPERLY (NOT IN FOOD).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMNET IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER PALLETS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT ABOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INDIVIDIUAL SLICES OF CAKE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ROLLING CARTS AND FAUCETS OF SINKS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Jan 11, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. (STEAK,BEANS.) INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS, DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR URINAL IN MENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASMENT BY MOTORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Los Gallos 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Gallos 3 on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Los Gallos 3?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Los Gallos 3.
Has Taqueria Los Gallos 3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Los Gallos 3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Los Gallos 3 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 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Los Gallos 3 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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