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Restaurant: Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo #4
Address: 5650 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Aug 17, 2012

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The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACO, BURRITO, CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INCLUDING REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP.-- FOUND FLOORS IN REAR DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR LEADING TO REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM (UNEVEN FLOOR COVERED WITH CARPET). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE AND DUST HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
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. NOTED SLOW DRAINING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.--- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE AND DUST HANGING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
FOUND FLOORS IN REAR DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR LEADING TO REAR STORAGE/MOP ROOM (UNEVEN FLOOR COVERED WITH CARPET). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND IN REAR AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR AREA (WHERE MOP SINK IS LOCATED).
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED IN REAR STORAGE/COOLER AREA.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSER AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN WASHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK, INTERIOR OF WASHROOM CABINET, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO FIX CLOGGED MOPSINK IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAINSTOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOTED MEAT SLICER AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER.
MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACOS, BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, BURRITOS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER DINING TABLE (DINING AREA) OR LEVEL.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND DINING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA (CLOSET INSIDE TOILET ROOM).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA.------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING AT MOP SINK WALL TILES.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE TOILET ROOM.
MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------NOTED MISSING TILES AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Ventilation not provided inside toilet room. Instructed to repair ventilation fan.
Evidence of live flies on premises. Observed numerous flies-approximately 25 small houseflies through-out premises. Instructed to remove all live activity, detail clean and sanitize all areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While runiing and draining water in right compartment of three compartment sink, water with food debris coming up left and middle sides. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Walls not maintained through-out premises. Insturcted to replace missing wall tile and repair wall leading into rear room. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Walls not maintained through-out premises. Insturcted to replace missing wall tile and repair wall leading into rear room. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Ventilation not provided inside toilet room. Instructed to repair ventilation fan.
Violation #24 now corrected.
Violation #18 now corrected.

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