TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2626474 ON 11-4-25: 49- MUST CLEAN AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.51-OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE, WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 53-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. 55- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS (WALLS, CEILING, FLOOR AND FAN COVER) TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS (WALLS,CEILING,FLOOR AND FAN COVER) TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF 44.1.4F, CHICKEN 48.9F, TONGUE 44.1F, CHOPPED ONION 45.1F, SLICED HOT PEPPERS (JALAPENO) 49.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM DECEMBER 11, 2023, INSPECTION REPORT #2586707, NOT CORRECTED: 4-501.11 DOOR CRACKED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN USE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: EMPLOYEES WITH OPEN BEVERAGES IN REAR PREP AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may ONLY drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN TRIPE IN LARGE CONTAINERS OF STANDING WATER. INSTD TO PROPERLY THAW (UNDER CONSTANT COLD RUNNING WATER, OR UNDER REFRIGERATION)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DOOR CRACKED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, NOR IN UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL CRACKS IN UNISEX WASHROOM WALL TILE(WEST-WALL) NEAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS (DATED 10/16/21 & 10/17/21) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: BEANS 66.3F, BEEF 49.1F, CECINA 50.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEANS AND RICE. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL BY: (1) ARRANGING IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FACLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MULTI USE SERVING BOWLS DAMAGED WITH CRACKS AND CHIPS. INSTD TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH DURABLE BOWLS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING EXCESSIVE USE AND WEAR. BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE WITH SMALL LEAK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND ALL UNUSED AND STORED EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURES CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEAR BACK DOOR... APPROXIMATLEY 80 LBS OF PORK, 50 LBS OF BEEF, 35 LBS OF RICE ALL RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-65.0F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF BEEF LOCATED INSIDE FOF 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 62.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS COST APPROXIMATELY $450 AND WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK DOOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE (BEEF, PORK, RICE, ETC). NOTED TEMPERATURE READING AT 49.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO DSICARD ALL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO USE WALK IN COOLER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL UNIT IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND ALL UNUSED AND STORED EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 PANS OF BEANS WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 70.9F, 64.2F, AND 62.4F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED THE 7LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $7.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.(COS)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN THE MENUS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF (FLOUR) NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE FOOD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE SLICER AND FRYER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PASTRIES IN THE FRONT COOLER AT THE COUNTER BY THE DOOR WITH NO LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP, GRILL, AND DEEP FRYER ENCASED WITH GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES OF THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA------OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPPING OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BACK KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES------OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AT THE FRONT COOK/PREP AREA WITH FOOD IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THAT FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.