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POLLO FELIZ

3120 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635159

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREVENT HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222254

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.MACARONI SALAD 50.5F,1/2 LB.PICO DE GALO 48.9F,1/2LB.COLE SLAW 51.8F,1/2LBS.STEAK 56.1F,1/2LB CACTUS 51.3F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 1/2LB.RED SALSA 46.4F,1/2LB.GREEN SALSA 46.0F,1/2LB.RED SPICY SALSA 53.6F ON SALAD BAR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4.5LBS.$28.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11 MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 10-LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.A DEAD RODENT ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)(C)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,TORTILLA GRILL,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,PREP COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND HOLE IN SAME IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104594

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, ETC.. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PERESON WITH CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATAION. 7-38-012

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE FOOD GRADE COVERS ON ALL CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ICE MACHINE AND UNDER ALL SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE OF TWO HANDSINKS IN LADIES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. WATER IN TURNED OFF. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049408

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049278

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND BLACK DIRTY GREASEY WATER COMING FROM 4 DIFFERENT FLOOR DRAINS WHEN WATER IS RUN FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK OR HAND SINKS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST DRAIN FREELY ALLOWING NO WATER TO BACK UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR. TOP IS SMASHED IN ALLOWING GREASE TO POOL IN THE CENTER OF TOP. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO SIDES AS WELL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND CLEAN CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS THAT ARE MELTED IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT (WALK IN COOLER) TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL COFFEE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING OR REORGANIZING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978573

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977151

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND DO NOT OVERFLOW GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. RECOMMENDED ADDING ADDITIONAL PICK UP OR DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953561

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTH 1 COMPARTMENTS SINKS,, IS READING 90.OF,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CELAN THE 2 GRILLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR PEEP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454236

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454229

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN ENTIRE FACILITY. TEMPERATURE AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS WERE 64.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM WASHBOWLS WERE 63.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BOTH 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE AT 63.0F, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 63.8 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND/OR OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1532950 DATED 4/16/2015; VIOLATION #35 CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, AND VIOLATION #41 OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, RECAULK AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN TWO OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GRILL, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, THAT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GRILL SO IT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578577

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.1F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN ENTIRE FACILITY. TEMPERATURE AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS WERE 64.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM WASHBOWLS WERE 63.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BOTH 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE AT 63.0F, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 63.8 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND/OR OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1532950 DATED 4/16/2015; VIOLATION #35 CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, AND VIOLATION #41 OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, RECAULK AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN TWO OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GRILL, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, THAT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GRILL SO IT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET, NO CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532950

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HOODED SYSTEM, REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532636

Location recorded for this inspection · POLLO FELIZ · 3120 W 26TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; SEAL GAP. OBSERVED TWENTY DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE SINKS; MUST ELIMNINATE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUCH AS CHICKEN); A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. (BEANS, SUGAR, RICE)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE SOOT, FOOD AND WATER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE WALL OUTLET INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE PANTRY. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SOOT FROM GRILL SMOKE. THE WALL IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. TWO WALL TILE BROKEN NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPLACE OR SEAL WHERE OPENING OBSERVED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HOODED SYSTEM; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60623

280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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