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EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO

4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252352

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151086

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL)AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150684

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL)AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ,MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071218

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED(HANDLES-UP)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS, EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069608

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1954107 DATED:09/09/2016, 32 Observed the gaskets on the 2 door prep cooler to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 12/09/2016 33 Observed the tall 2 sliding door cooler to have dirt accumulation on the interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 12/09/2016 34 Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: under equipment (cooking and 3 comp), along wall bases, and behind equipment. Instructed facility to routinely detail clean and maintain. 12/09/2016 38 Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 12/09/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/17/2017.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED(HANDLES-UP)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN SHELVINGS, EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954107

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the gaskets on the 2 door prep cooler to be torn. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the tall 2 sliding door cooler to have dirt accumulation on the interior portions. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout: under equipment (cooking and 3 comp), along wall bases, and behind equipment. Instructed facility to routinely detail clean and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532569

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532301

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BOTH BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REUSING USED BOXES TO STORE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE, DOOR TO PRODUCE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEANED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1513151

Location recorded for this inspection · EL ORIGINAL GALLO BRAVO · 4503-4505 N KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABEL AND DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEANED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND SEAL FLOOR IN REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INISDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2368636.

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