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El Gallo Mexican Food
April 13, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings6
- critical findings1
Failed findings
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS CUSTOMERS TACOS: OBSERVED HIM ADDING TOPPING/CONDIMENTS SUCH AS ONIONS,LETTUCE AND TOMATOES WITH SAID TACO SHELL IN HIS BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HIS HAS AND PROPERLY USE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO INTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: OBSERVED BRICKS BEING USED TO HOLD UP SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & CleanedInspector note: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: OBSERVED THE VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY WORK(VENTILATION AIR FLOW).
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on August 1, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.
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