MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL POLLO GRILL, INC..
BEAT. 42/100
2839 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 23, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN CLEAN UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED BEANS, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED/RAW FOODS (EGGS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
MAY 42018PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LARGE POT TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACK,FRYER CABINET,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL PITTED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE AT ENTRY TO REAR PREP AREA,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SOUTH WALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,MISSING WALL BASES AND LOOSE WALL TRIM NEXT TO 2- COMP IN REAR PREP AREA,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILETROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB IN REAR AREA NEAR MOPSINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPLACE 1 MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN UNUSED WALK IN FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 292018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE 1-EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
JAN 122018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED PREP AREA HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINATINED. OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA WITH A SILVERWARE TRAY ON TOP OF HAND SINK BASIN,BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAME AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK.SILVERWARE TRAY AND BROOM & DUST PAN REMOVED AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1648230 5/15/17 NOT CORRECTED #31- MULTI USE UTENSILS (KNIFE) CANNOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.#38- SPLASH GUARD NEED BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.#45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF STEAM AND PREP TABLES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LIGHT SHIELD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PLACE 1-EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
MAY 152017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...CHICKEN, RICE ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TTO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULIT USE UTENSILS (KNIFE) CANNOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED AND FREE FROM LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEED BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HOLD A SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 102017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 12 DOZEN OF EGGS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1 DEGREES. FOUND COOKED MASHED POTATOES ON TABLE TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.2 DEGREES. 3 POUNDS ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTL VALUE $50.00 5 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULIT USE UTENSILS (KNIFE) CANNOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE DEFROSTED AND FREE FROM LARGE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEED BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 252016FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2016
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
1 ST SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAITRESS STATION NEAR THE WALL IS PROFUSELY LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM - MUST REPAIR. ALSO FOUND SAME SINK NOT PROPERLY SET UP, CENTER COMPARTMENT BEING USED TO STORE DIRTY DISHES. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PROPERLY OPERATED/SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF TH COOKING STOVE IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GRESE, DEBRIS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE FROM THE HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE STAINS ARE PRESENT. PAINT AREA(S) OF CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA WHERE SECTIONS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL USED COOKING EQUIPMENT(FLOOR BURNER) IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE HOODS CONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OR MUST BE REMOVED. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH THE FIRST SECTION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAITRESS STATION(NORTH WALL).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ALL EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED OR REMOVED FROM AREA.
DEC 82015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED OVER THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 302015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BEVERAGE STATION; INSTALL A DRAINBOARD OR RACK FOR GLASSWARE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR; INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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