What is SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc.'s health inspection score?

SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. last inspected?

SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. was last inspected on August 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. have?

SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. has 67 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. serve?

SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc.

Name: SU Nueva Casa Del Gallo Bravo, Inc.
Address: 3714 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 92

3714 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #78 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Aug 25, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (92/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3714 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

11 basic

Apr

May 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Aug 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

20 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12-- NOTED AN OVERSIZED POT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE POT FROM THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE OR DEMONSTRATE AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR THE POT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12-- NOTED AN OVERSIZED POT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE POT FROM THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE OR DEMONSTRATE AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR THE POT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING UNDER PREP AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-14-25 REPORT #2622272. #10-: 5-203.11- NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FAR REAR PREP ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT IE: BLENDER, PREP TABLE ETC.#60- 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-24 REPORT #2594085 #51- 5-204-12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. 4-501.11-- NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 8-14-25 FOR REPORT #2622272 NOT POSTED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS RE-INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med12 Basic

17 total

41/100inspection score

−59 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FAR REAR PREP ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT IE: BLENDER, PREP TABLE ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PORK ROAST ON A METAL POLE LOCATED ON A COOKING ROTISSERIE THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F. PORK WAS IN THE EQUIPMENT LEFT FROM THE EVENING BEFORE. PORK DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NOTED THE RAW MENU ITEM CEVICHE NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED ON THE MENU FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY LOCATED ON THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL MENU ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: CHIPS CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT HANG CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS INSIDE THE MOP SINK.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED THE ICE SCOOP STORED COMPLETELY SUBMERGED INSIDE THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR INVERTED IN THE ICE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED AN OVERSIZED POT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE POT FROM THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE OR DEMONSTRATE AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR THE POT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING UNDER PREP AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER, TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LID UNABLE TO CLOSE AND PUTRID LIQUID WASTE LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER INTO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, CLEAN/REMOVE LEAKING LIQUID AND REPLACE THE LEAKING RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.----FLOORS BEHIND REAR PREP ROOM COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND DINING ROOM COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED RUSTED METAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-24 REPORT #2594085 #51- 5-204-12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK AND BASEMENT HOSE BIBS.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−59 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204-12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK AND BASEMENT HOSE BIBS.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med10 Basic

11 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (10)

−20 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11--OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS,PANS ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER AND STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF COOKING GRILL,4 BURNER STOVE,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE OPENING AT BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2593093 DATED:04/19/2024. CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES;CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE OVEN AND ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TWO SODA/BEVERAGE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY OVER 70 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT COFFFE/BEVERAGE CASHIER SERVICE AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM LOCATED DIRECTLY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ALSO, APPROXIMATELY OVER 80 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE STAIRS TO BA

Base deductions−25 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Med11 Basic

17 total

33/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR HAND PAPERTOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR OYSTERS.A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST ONE SOLD.SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES, AND SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID OYSTERS. TOTAL VALUE: $300.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (ASSORTED SALSAS,BEANS,RICE,CEVICHE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROX:25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS,PANS ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER AND STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF COOKING GRILL,4 BURNER STOVE,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−67 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2585592, DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #59 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE HOSE IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED HOSE IN BASEMENT WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Med5 Basic

12 total

45/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PUT INGREDIENTS ON A TACO (ONION AND CILANTRO) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE-HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR OYSTERS. A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST ONE SOLD. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES, AND SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID OYSTERS. TOTAL VALUE: $30.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED AL PASTOR HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 75 F. MEAT WAS NOT COOKING AND SITTING STATIONARY ON A ROTATOR INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT AL PASTOR IS EITHER COOKING OR STORED AT 135 F OR ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF EL PASTOR $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #22.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AND MILK STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD FOOD IS STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND OF TOMATOES AND 3/4 GALLON OF MILK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING COLD FOODS. THE FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE STARTS AT 100 F AND UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE KITCHEN, AND TOILET ROOMS; OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE KITCHEN AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON COOLER IN DRINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN CRACK BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE KNIFE IN STORE ON A NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH CLOG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UNCLOG MOP SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2563240, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #37 LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, #47 REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELVES AND RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, #51 PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO HOSE IN BASEMENT, AND #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME; OBSERVED RUSTED METAL SHELVES AND RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED HOSE IN BASEMENT HOOKED UP WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−55 pts

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