JUN 17
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EL POLLO REGIO.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 17, 2016 · passed
2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since Jul 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102016FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) SITTING ON A PREP TABLE 6LBS AT 69.9F VALUED AT $12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM AND TO KEEP ALL COLDS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZING SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN EACH COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE FLIES AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MAJOR LEAK AND EXCESSIVE WATER COMING FROM THE PIPE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 102015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK ON UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
JUL 232015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK ON UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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