Taqueria Los Gallos

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gasket on prep cooler in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair door gasket and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on floors inside walk-in coolers, prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dry storage shelving to remove spills and debris in the prep and basement storage area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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 rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a small garbage can with a lid in the women washroom as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 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

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Improper thawing of frozen tripe in large containers of standing water. Instd to properly thaw (under constant cold running water, or under refrigeration)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Door cracked on interior of ice machine, repaired with tape. Instd to replace door and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room not self closing. Instd to have door self closing and maintain

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed small cracks in unisex washroom wall tile(west-wall) near floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust on vent in ceiling of women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: 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 wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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 problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Pipe with small leak in basement. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed basement floors in need of cleaning around all unused and stored equipment. Must maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed basement floors in need of cleaning around all unused and stored equipment. Must maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside surface of the slicer and fryer to have food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all surfaces of cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed pastries in the front cooler at the counter by the door with no label, instructed to provide labels.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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 problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRINK STATION

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER,1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER,CHEST FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,CRACKED LIDS ON JUICE MACHINE IN DRINK AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,BASEMENT WALL LEDGE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DRINK STATION AREA,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS ,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER FLOOR MATS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA,PEPPER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA AND BOTH TOILETROOMS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES IN STAFF TOILETROOM,DISH WASHING AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN DINING AREA NEAR FRONT WINDOW.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK,LEAKY CONNECTION AT ICE MACHINE .MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DINING AREA SALSA COOLER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry door,side garbage door with holes where screw is missing in door panel and the same missing screw in rear door.must repair doors to be tight fitting.(serious 7-38-020)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.must label repackaged desserts for sale with proper info given.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic wear with handles in upright position in front prep area and drink station.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door front prep cooler,1st fl.walk in cooler,chest freezer,chest freezer in basement,cracked lids on juice machine in drink area.must remove rust from vegetable walk in cooler shelving units.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up 1st fl. Walk in cooler shelving units,vegetable walk in cooler shelving units and fan guard covers,grill table,microwave,basement wall ledge,unused equipment,interior panel of ice machine.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep,drink station area,basement,walk in coolers ,must replace or repair missing floor drain cover in basement,broken concrete floor in basement and floor tiles in front prep area.must grout floor in front and rear prep areas and vegetable walk in cooler.must remove cardboard from floor under floor mats in front prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up on walls in front prep area,rear prep area,pepper walk in cooler in basement.must clean dust build up from ceiling ventilation vents in prep area and both toiletrooms.must remove foil lined on wall in front prep area behind steam table.must repair or replace loose wall tiles in staff toiletroom,dish washing area,missing wall tile in dining area near front window.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in rear prep area,dish washing area,both customers toiletrooms.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on staff toiletroom adjacent to rear prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucets at mop sink,leaky connection at ice machine .must provide a back flow device on mop sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for front dining area salsa cooler.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize unused articles off of floor and away from wall in basement.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Air vent in front prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement storage in need of cleaning to remove all food spills in corners and around storage shelves. Must correct and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Hole in basement ceiling in need of repair. Must seal and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Floor drain in basement storage area missing cover. Must provide and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets needed on reach in coolers. Must repair or replace. Maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Large stove tops in need of cleaning to remove all food build up. Grease trap in basement side of trap in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Air vents in washroom, dining area and front prep area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All packaged desserts in front display case must be properly labeled.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Paint rusty rolling cart in rear food prep area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: ovens used as storage, meat grinder, shelves underneath prep tables, unclean cutting boards in rear food prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout all sections of the basement along the bases of the walls and underneath all heavy items and equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean or replace greasy filters and hood above cooking equipment in rear food pep area. Paint door to employee washroom, surface peeling. Paint section of ceiling in rear food prep area that was repaired.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Repair or replace the two blown lights in rear food prep area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Attach a self-closing device to employee washroom door.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair all leaky faucets at all sinks in rear food prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain all areas in basement storage area uncovered equipment and surfaces with food debris present.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be properly stored to prevent contamination.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed desserts for sale at the front service counter without labels containing business name, address, and ingredients. Instructed to label all desserts that are for sale and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board with deep dark grooves attached to a prep cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed the ice machine with a slite light brownish build up on the panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed minor dust build up on vents above the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking t-trap on the washbowl located in the customers womens washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in rear with deep, dark grooves, and warped surface. Replace same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Faucet leaking at 3-compartment sink, wrapped with plastic. Repair same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometers on site for food handlers. Instd to provide same.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Improper dispensing utensils (bowls, cups, etc) being used for dispensing food. Instd to use proper food grade dispensing utensils (ladles, scoops, etc).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The rear meat walk in cooler has a shelf with dirty wood pieces bolted in, remove unsanitary wood. The wood and metal racks and risers in the kitchen are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize all food preparation area surfaces routinely.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The produce walk in cooler has a torn door gasket, repair the door gasket. The ice machine has a little discoloration on the plastic interior, sanitize surfaces in detail.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The three compartment sink has a slight leak being caught, repair plumbing.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store a wiping cloth in sanitizer to easily wipe and sanitize prep areas and tools during service.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of some kitchen equipment. Clean bottom interior cabinet of deep fryer in rear prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in front prep area and sweep in basement corners.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s 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 RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SIGN ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,HOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK COOLERS & SHELVING UNITS IN SAME COOLERS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITY FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS & PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s 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 AT BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN KITCHEN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; MEAT SLICER IN KITCHEN AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace filters under hood at kitchen.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s 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 FAUCET AT MOP SINK.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP AREAS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, CARTS, CHEST FREEZERS, AND FRONT COOKING AREA COOLERS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE THRU-OUT FRONT COOKING AREA, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT SAID AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s 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 MAIN KITCHEN 3PART FAUCET AND LEAKING PIPES UNDER SAME SINK, AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM HAND BOWL FAUCET, ALSO SEAL GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.