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Mr. Pollo

5222 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 · Belmont Cragin · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 7 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
7
5 passed
Last Inspected
2023-04-19
Pass Rate
71%
1 failure
Score
81/100
EAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-04-19
Failed 1 inspection (2018)
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2023-04-19 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-01-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS. MUST REPAIR AND DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, OR REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UNABLE TO LOCATE ALLERGAN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2019-02-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSA) HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-06-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-06-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperature. Observed 5# of cooked, diced potatoes in the walk in cooler at 52.7F AND 1# of cut leafy greens in the front prep cooler at 51.4F. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Evidence of pest activity was observed. Observed aprox 40 mouse droppings by the 3 compartment sink, the water heater tank closet, and throughout the rear prep area. Facility instructed to remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain areas. Recomm...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed food not in original containers in the walk in cooler and in the freezer without labels. Must provide.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed a slight accumulation of debris inside the ice machine. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Observed excess clutter against walls in the rear prep area. Must remove unnecessary articles, organize, and maintain area.

2018-04-13 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-07-12 Pass License
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN AT SAME.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK,GAP IN LOWER WALL BEHIND 3- COMP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,DAMAGED WALL AT ENTRY TO DRY FOOD STORAG...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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