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EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD

2547 W 111TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60655

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
April 13, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

    OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT TCS FOODS CUSTOMERS TACOS: OBSERVED HIM ADDING TOPPING/CONDIMENTS SUCH AS ONIONS,LETTUCE AND TOMATOES WITH SAID TACO SHELL IN HIS BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HIS HAS AND PROPERLY USE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO INTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED BRICKS BEING USED TO HOLD UP SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED THE VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY WORK(VENTILATION AIR FLOW).

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITHOUT HIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.