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Restaurant: El Gallo Bravo
Address: 3742 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Jan 9, 2013

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Violation descriptions and comments

No Certified Food Manager on premises or Certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-beans at 144.1 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement and prep area. Instructed to remove unused cooking equipment and detail clean and elevate supplies in basement 6 inches off floor and away from wall.
Food handlers in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
Foods in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in origianl containers.
Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
Storage shelves under counter, sinks, utenils and prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up right side compartment of sink and also the utility sink. Instructed that water is to properly drain in grease trap and not drain back into sink. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Violation #24 now corrected.
Violation #21 now corrected.
Unused cooler in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Violation #30 now corrected.
Violation #40 now corrected.
Violation #41 now corrected.
Violation #42 now corrected.

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(Crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink shall be repaired sealed.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, kitchen area not clean need detailed cleaning.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, BURRITOS,TOSTADAS,TORTAS,BAKED BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY FOODS. ONE CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL,BUT THE SAID PERSON WAS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-012.
CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. EMPTY BOXES, CHAIRS,TABLES, DOOR OF THE COOLER, SHELVE FOR THE COOLER,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE ANY ITEMS,ARTICLES NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

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Garage Private Lot Street Valet Validated

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Casual Dress Business Casual Jacket Preferred Jacket Required Jacket and Tie Required Formal Attire

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Outdoor seating:

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Wi-Fi:

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Beer & Wine Only Full Bar Happy Hour

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