NOV 4
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MR. POLLO.
EAT. 92/100
5222 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2016 · passed
9 of 10 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
9 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLER IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES/LIGHT OVER THE FIRST TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR CEILING VENT IN LADIES RESTROOM (FALLING FROM CEILING).
MAR 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 2 DOOR FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN LIGH SHIELD, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN LADIES RESTROOM.
MAR 52015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 5
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD RICE NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOODS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 302014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen area, storage room, and storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed), exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
JUN 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 5
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
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MAY 242013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 24
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
MAY 172013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, OWNER CALLED A PLUMBER, WHO ARRIVED ON SITE AND ADJUST ELECTRIC HOT WATER TANK, BERNAL'S PLUMBING SERVICE, VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED:7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK, WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIRED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE/RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN ALL SMELLY FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA
NOV 62012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not cleaned in walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean daily. Stock not elevate off floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
OCT 212011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 21
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE DINING AREA.------------MUST REPAIR WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
MAR 122010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2010
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND GAP/OPENING AROUND WINDOW SILL WITH PEELING PAINT IN REAR AREA BY 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAINT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 FIX SLOW DRAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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