Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC on .
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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645905
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER (WHERE SALSAS ARE STORED) TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET ON HANDSINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM WITH GREEN CORROSION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAINTAINING SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631554
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED UNSAFE AND UNWHOLESOME FOOD NOT FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHORIZO STORED IN A CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BLUE, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE CHORIZO AND AROUND THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF CHORIZO WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF MARINATED PORK (AL PASTOR) WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 44-45.1F. THE CONTAINERS WERE LABELED 2/8/16. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 57# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST STRIPS. PREMISES WAS NOTIFIED ON THE LAST REPORT #1559877 DATED 7/6/15 TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT WATER DOES NOT ACCUMULATE IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559877
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER 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: CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HANSINK NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490267
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER 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 LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN PITTED WITH DARK STAINS. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE DISPOSED OF AND REPLACED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN REAR KITCHEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION FROM CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEED TO BE SHEILDED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR LEAKING FROM FAUCET. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR LEAKING UNDERNEATH. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS AT SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOKING AREA. PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS. CHECK THERMOMETERS REGULARLY AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE ALL THERMOMETERS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151908
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER 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: RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR PREP AREA FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING OVER REAR PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1326549
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER 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: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA AT FRONT NEAR STAIRS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST SMALL CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND BASEMENT FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN CORNER NEAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202440
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER 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: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,IN THE REACH IN COOLER UPRIGHT REFRGERATIONS, DRY STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ARE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SIDE PREP AREA PIPE IS LEAKING, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WATER PRESURE NOT BEING MAINTAINED OR NEED TO REPAIR SO HOT WATER COULD FLOW
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285507
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE FRONT REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATUE. AIR TEMPERATURE IS 50.9 VIOLATION 7-38-005(a) UNIT IS HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGGED
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE IN REFRGERATION UNIT 3 WHOLE LETTUS,1/4 CREAM CHESSE,2 LBS TOMATO, 3LBS BEEF, 2 LBS CHEESE, 2 LBS OF COOKED BEANS, TOTAL COST 30.00, 12LBS INTERNAL TEMPS (44.6-45.90)VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)MANGER DENATUAL FOOD.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,IN THE REACH IN COOLER UPRIGHT REFRGERATIONS, DRY STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE LABLE AND DATED.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GAURD ARE NEED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA BY SM TABLE, ALSO IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAM INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.NEEDS STOPPER AT THE 2 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, NEEDS TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS AS COVERING IN PREP AREA,MAIN KITCHEN IN REAR AREA,AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENTS NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ARE LEAKING FROM THE FAUCETS.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SIDE PREP AREA PIPE IS LEAKING, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WATER PRESURE NOT BEING MAINTAINED OR NEED TO REPAIR SO HOT WATER COULD FLOW.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
581162
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER 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: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
549364
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, TOILET UNABLE TO FLUSH PROPERLY, HANDLE BROKEN AND TANK COVER MISSING. ALSO OBSERVED OVERFLOWING TRASH CONTAINER IN TOILET ROOM WITH FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER. INSTD TO REPAIR TOILET AND DISPOSE OF SOILED TISSUE PROPERLY. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER TOILET ROOMS ON SITE UNTIL PROPERLY REPAIRED. CITATION ISSED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES, OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (USING BOWLS) IMPROPERLY STORED IN FOOD/SAUCE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
284351
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER 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: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACEFLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: 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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
278067
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA LOS GALLOS 2 INC · 4252-4254 S ARCHER AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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.)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 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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