El Gallo Mexican Food Inc.

June 6, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATion
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). SEE VIOLATION ABOVE
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (RICE, STEAK, ETC). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, STEAK, AND GARNISHING TACOS WITH TOMATOES , CILANTRO AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010
code 9Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO 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
code 25
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: SEE 60
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/21 REPORT 2492839 NOT CORRECTED. 4-903.11(A;C): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. 47 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND CLEANING. Jun 15, 2021 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVER/LID ON RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 54 5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL AND BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.INSTURCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 15, 2021: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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