Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for EL POLLO REGIO on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950576
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POLLO REGIO · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1933004
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POLLO REGIO · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE
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 COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932517
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POLLO REGIO · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE
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 (COOKED CHICKEN) SITTING ON A PREP TABLE 6LBS AT 69.9F VALUED AT $12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM AND TO KEEP ALL COLDS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZING SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN EACH COMPARTMENT. 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 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE FLIES AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MAJOR LEAK AND EXCESSIVE WATER COMING FROM THE PIPE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562025
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POLLO REGIO · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE
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: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK ON UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561502
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POLLO REGIO · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE
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: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK ON UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561217
Location recorded for this inspection · EL POLLO REGIO · 2007-2009 S DAMEN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60608
508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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