OCT 22
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LOS POLLITOS.
EAT. 78/100
4003-05 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 22, 2025 · passed
8 of 11 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
58
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND RUBBER GASKETS OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND DRIED UP LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A NON-SLIP MAT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 102024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER UNIT WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAR 222023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN PUDDLE OF WATER IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NUMEROUS RAT DROPPINGS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN AREA.
MAY 272022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST BUILD UP INSIDE THE 2-DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL RUST FROM INSIDE THE COOLER, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND GASKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF SPIDER WEBS AND DIRT HANGING OFF THE CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN/REMOVE ALL SPIDER WEBS AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 202021FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2021
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZONG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2286184 ON 05/02/2019. #37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #55 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA. #55 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PORCH AREA,REAR YARD AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. #56 MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. #58 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
MAY 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
21 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PIC ON DUTY TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE TO EMPLOYEES.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,BEANS,BEEF,ETC) MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-012)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 3LBS. OF COOKED RICE AT 93.2F IN A POT ON TOP OF TABLE .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 3LBS. $7.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY.OBSERVED A GALLON OF BLEACH,2- PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF CHEMICAL CLEANER STORED NEXT TO A PEFORATED CRATE OF WHOLE ASSORTED COLORED PEPPERS AND A UMBRELLA INSIDE OF CRATE ON TOP OF PEPPERS AND A BOX OF WHOLE GARLIC ON LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST STORE CHEMICAL SEPERATELY AWAY FROM FOOD AT ALL TIMES.CHEMICALS AND UMBRELLA REMOVED AT THIS TIME.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED AN VERY WORN AND PITTED LARGE CHICKEN CUTTING BOARD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PORCH AREA,REAR YARD AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILETROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT IN DINING AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 72017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND 3- COMP SINK,MISSING LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN REAR PORCH AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DIRTY LOOKING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA(UNUSED EQUIPMENT ,CLOTHES,ETC.
JAN 312017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER,INSIDE OF PAPER GOODS STORAGE CABINET NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ALONG LEDGE AND MOTOR OF REAR 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND UNUSED ICE MACHINE.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG SIDE.ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON OR AFTER 1/31/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,PORK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND 3- COMP SINK,MISSING LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM UNUSED PREP COOLER,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR IN REAR PORCH AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DIRTY LOOKING WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILETROOMS.MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FLOOR,REAR STORAGE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA(UNUSED EQUIPMENT ,CLOTHES,ETC)
JUN 132016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING, AND REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPRAYER ONLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ADD NOZZLE TO REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO RPOVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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