Chicago · Official inspection records
2547 W 111TH ST · Chicago, IL 60655
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC. on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC. · 2547 W 111TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC. · 2547 W 111TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC. · 2547 W 111TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR COLD WATER LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND OVERHEAD LEAK IN BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL EMPTY CARDBOARD CHICKEN BOXES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC. · 2547 W 111TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE LARGEST UTENSIL OR REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC. · 2547 W 111TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC. · 2547 W 111TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE PIPES IN THE CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
68 of 80 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2349124.
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