Taqueria Los Gallos 2 Inc

August 5, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED MOPS,SHOVELS,BROOM & MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK AND ALSO DRAIN PIPE AT SAME SINK HAS A HOLE IN PIPE WATER DRAINS OUT ONTO FLOOR .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOOD IN GLASS POP COOLER STEAK 60.9 F,PORK 45.9 F.WALK IN COOLER A LARGE POT OF BROTH 52.8 F.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED .NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.APPX16LBS. $32.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF DAMAGED BAGS OF INGREDIENTS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT WET & MOLDY(SUGAR,PEPPERS,FLOUR)ETC.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES AT ONCE.APPX 20-50 LB BAGS.(1000 LBS.)
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 40 ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES MORE THAN 10 FLYING AROUND PREMISES,HOLE IN REAR SCREEN WINDOW.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/5/10 AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.REPAIR WINDOW SCREEN.
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS,GASKET ON GLASS POP COOLER & PREP COOLER.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ICE MACHINE,CEILING FANS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT MOLDED .MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR AREA AND REPAIR WALL IN SAME.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.LIGHT NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES & FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,LEAKY WATER METER.PROVIDE SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR LARGE POTS OR REMOVE.PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOOD.
code 38

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