HAPPY POLLO INC..
6000 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
2 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 302013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are served and prepared, beans at 144.9 f', rice at 141.9 f'. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises and have City of Chicago certificate posted during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY PREP AREA AND RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling tile not maintained on through-out premises. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers. Bottom left side of rear exit door rusted. Instructed to replace, remove rust and seal frame. Walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair walls and repaint.
LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA
MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
AUG 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Facitilies not maintaining proper temperature. Interior temperature of prep cooler at 56.3 F while storing condiments, spreads and diced produce. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No potentially hazardousor meats foods stored in cooler at this time.
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are served and prepared-Ceviche at 30.1 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises and have City of Chicago certificate posted during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Filter missing under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filters.
Interior panel of ice machine, three compartment sink, utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling tile not maintained on through-out premises. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers. Bottom left side of rear exit door rusted. Instructed to replace, remove rust and seal frame. Walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair walls and repaint.
MAR 102011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN (2) HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL), AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE/BY REAR EXIT DOOR.--------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAR 32011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND (OUTER OPENINGS) REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN (2) HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND NEEDS LIGHT SHIELD (IN HOOD) ABOVE GRILL AND OVEN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.-------NOTED HOSE ATTACHED FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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SEP 132010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND PIPES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AT PREP AREA AND MOP SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED FLOOR WITH DEEP SEAMS). ------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED SOME MISSING WALL TILES AND BROKEN TILES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN WALL TILES WITH GREASE SPILLAGE AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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