chicago.fyi
Sign inSign up

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

El Gallo Bravo

3714 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 29, 2026

4

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 29, 2026

  1. #8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.15 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA WHERE DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST USE ONLY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-202.18(A) OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON THE PREMISES FOR RAW OYSTERS FOR THE PREVIOUS 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT ONLY HAS CURRENT SHELLSHOCK TAGS FOR THE OYSTERS THAT ARE CURRENTLY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MARK THE SHELLSHOCK TAG WITH THE DATE THAT THE LAST OYSTER IS CONSUMED AND KEEP THE TAGS AFTERWARDS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON 7/22/26. OBSERVED FISH AT 48F, SHRIMP AT 44F, OYSTERS IN WATER AT 46F AND COOKED RICE AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS FISH, RAW OYSTERS AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  5. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED COOKED CACTUS STORED IN A CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SLICED TORTILLAS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER AND INTACT FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
  6. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP BENEATH THE GRILL.
  7. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED A RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK WHERE THE FAUCET IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER HOSE WITH A FAUCET AND INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FAUCET TO ATTACH THE HOSE.
  8. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BENEATH ALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  9. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH BOTH 1-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM. REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOORING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS.
  10. #59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2640045 ON 7/22/6 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT OFFICE, BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND ON THE PREP TABLES USED AS STORAGE IN THE REAR CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jul 29, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 25, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2025LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

Other inspected places in 60625

7-Eleven #24329j5206 N Western Ave7-Eleven #24329j5206 N Western AveBudlong Hot Chicken4619 N Western AveRainforest Learning Center, Inc4725 N Western AveNow Luck Llc3448 W Foster AveFoster Foods3448 W Foster Ave

El Gallo Bravo — questions

Did El Gallo Bravo pass its last health inspection?
El Gallo Bravo at 3714 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Jul 29, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at El Gallo Bravo?
The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 2-301.15 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA WHERE DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST USE
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Search another establishment · Browse all inspections · More about 60625