Panaderia Los Gallos

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 12, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Obnserved no person in charge with valid food sanitation training at time of inspection.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handsinks in front and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to provide hand drying provision at all hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grime on equipment throughout rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink fixtures leaking excessively when turned on. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up on floors in rear of facility (corners, behind equipment). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in prep area and in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid foodservice sanitation certificate and foodservice manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid certificate as well as certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Nov 17, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy onsite. Instructed to provide the city's health form or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No clean up supplies or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide supplies and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed grab & go baked cookies on display not properly labeled. Instructed person in charge to properly label all packaged food items with identity, net weight, ingredients, list major allergens, business name and address where made and packaged. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floor mixer and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Jun 12, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   8 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     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 food items on display for sale (bread crumbs,bread,baked goods) with proper info given.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must remove foil and cardboard from prep tables.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door glass reach in cooler at service counter.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from prep tables,exterior of food storage containers,pressor,floor mixers,rolling carts,reach in freezer,walk in cooler-shelving units,window sills,microwave.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in prep areas,walk in cooler and basement.must repair or replace concrete floor in walk in cooler,broken floor tile in front prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall near rear door,wall near rear basement door,wall base in front prep area stained ceiling tile in toiletroom.must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall above 3- comp sink.must clean dust build up from ventilation vents throughout.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light shield in front prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide 2- more sink stoppers.must install a hand sink in front main prep area with hot and cold running water.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in walk in cooler,basement,behind baked goods display units on sales floor.

4. Aug 11, 2017 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler door in need of repair. Door does not have a tight fit. Must correct and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in freezer in need of cleaning tot remove all mold build up. All door handles to rech in freezers, reach in coolers, and walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of cleaning under and around all shelving units. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in the 3 compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and food build up. Clean and maintain.

5. Jul 24, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler door in need of repair. Door does not have a tight fit. Must correct and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in freezer in need of cleaning tot remove all mold build up. All door handles to rech in freezers, reach in coolers, and walk in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floors in basement in need of cleaning under and around all shelving units. Must clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in the 3 compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and food build up. Clean and maintain.

6. Oct 14, 2016 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk creates being used as tables, under two burner counter stove, and in rear with cardboard as the table, instructed to provide proper table tops and remove the cardboard.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the coffee machine above coffee basket not clean, rear prep tables, instructed to clean and sanitize.also clean interior of microwave, and rear 2 door freezer.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter in restroom, instructed to organize and remove item not being used.

7. Oct 2, 2015 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bread crumbs and banana bread being sold at the front counter without labels. Instructed to properly label items for sale with business name, address and ingredients and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

     Inspector’s note: Observed a customer in the food prep area. Instructed to restrict customers in the food prep area, only employees should have access to the food prep area.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food handler requirements met

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers requirement not met. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.

8. Jul 25, 2014 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Pre packaged cookies not properly labeled or dated. Instd to properly do so.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance at base of wall and 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-burner stove without proper ventilation. Provide same or remove stove.

9. Nov 18, 2013 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The dish drying rack is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the rack.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The floors of the walk in cooler are dirty, clean and sanitize the floor in detail.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: The wall above the three compartment sink has a damaged area, smooth and repaint the damaged area.

10. Dec 14, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of two door freezer in kitchen. Clean exterior of same freezer and exterior of floor mixers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust at vents above fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under, around and behind equipment in kitchen and storage.

11. May 11, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 BAKED GOODS FOR SALE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 FOIL FROM PREP TABLE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 ROLLING CARTS,MICROWAVE,VENTILATION VENTS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

12. Apr 14, 2010 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Mar 29, 2010 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL MOP SINK, WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE, HOT/COLD WATER.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER DOORS; ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING DOORS FOR DISPLAY UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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; ALL EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, 3PART SINK, HAND SINK, COUNTERS, AND DISPLAY UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND LARGE OPENING ON NORTH WALL IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, AND SEAL AND PAINT WALLS NEAR 3PART SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR FIXTURES THRU-OUT PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 3PART SINK FAUCET.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.