El Gallo Mexican Food Inc.

April 27, 2018 · Pass
😇clean
  • official resultPass
  • resultPass
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TORTA ROLLS, AND BURRITO SHELLS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAG IE, BAGGIE OR ZIP-LOC FOOD BAGS. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BASEMENT REAR BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD REAR PREP AREA.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    code 35
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM, NO DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO COLD WATER LINE, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN LINE. REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AT BASEMENT SINK.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED IE, EMPTY BOXES
    code 41
  • Food Handler Requirements Met
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ONE EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE NEW CERTIFICATE.
    code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 21, 2017: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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