APR 19
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MR. POLLO.
EAT. 81/100
5222 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 19, 2023 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 212022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FEB 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 82018FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 40F or less. Facility corrected during inspection by voluntarily discarding the items that were reported to have a total value of $10. Critical Violation# 7-38-005(A)
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. Recommended to facility to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation# 7-38-020
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.
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.
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.
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JUL 122017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2017
PASSED
7 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 IN BETWEEN CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.
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.
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 STORAGE AREA,SMALL LEAK AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR .
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
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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