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El Gallo Bravo

July 29, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: 3-202.18(A) OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON THE PREMISES FOR RAW OYSTERS FOR THE PREVIOUS 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT ONLY HAS CURRENT SHELLSHOCK TAGS FOR THE OYSTERS THAT ARE CURRENTLY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MARK THE SHELLSHOCK TAG WITH THE DATE THAT THE LAST OYSTER IS CONSUMED AND KEEP THE TAGS AFTERWARDS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 14Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: 2-301.15 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA WHERE DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST USE ONLY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON 7/22/26. OBSERVED FISH AT 48F, SHRIMP AT 44F, OYSTERS IN WATER AT 46F AND COOKED RICE AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS FISH, RAW OYSTERS AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.11 OBSERVED COOKED CACTUS STORED IN A CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED TORTILLAS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER AND INTACT FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP BENEATH THE GRILL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-204.12 OBSERVED A RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK WHERE THE FAUCET IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER HOSE WITH A FAUCET AND INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FAUCET TO ATTACH THE HOSE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH ALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. • 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH BOTH 1-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOORING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS.
code 55
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2640045 ON 7/22/6 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT OFFICE, BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND ON THE PREP TABLES USED AS STORAGE IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 22, 2026: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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