Super Pollo y Taqueria

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Noted boxes of tomatoes stored on floor dry storage area. Instructed to remove and store all food items 6" off the floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must properly stored wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the kitchen covered deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the prep area and cooler in the dry storage area; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation dirt and old food debris on the floor underneath the 3compartment sink and in the prep areas. Must detail clean and maintain

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken thawing in a container of standing water in the food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must properly stored wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor yellow stains and grooves on cutting board at main prep line. Must clean and maintain or replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found the lower shelf of a prep table with heavy rust and covered in aluminum foil. Must remove foil and repaint/refinish to remove rust and provide a non-corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable surface. Found aluminum foil and a thin plastic material used to line the oven, and other kitchen equipment. Must remove foil/plastic to provide a non-corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found a cutting board near the rear 3-compartment sink with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish/replace damaged and stained cutting boards.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written records for employee vaccination or weekly testing as required per osha standards. Management instructed to provide and maintain a written record.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide visible and working thermometer inside 2-door tall refrigerator in rear food preparation area.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing hair restraints while food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restrait at all times food is prepared and served.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must properly stored wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used to cover the floor in rear food preparation area. Must remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the rear 3-compartment sink located in rear food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few water damaged ceiling tiles above storage shelving in rear food preparation area. Must repair/replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk food containers on shelf at rear dry storage room to identify foods stored and to maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulation of dusts on exhaust hood/filters above the chicken rotisserie unit showed manager and to maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken thawing in a container of standing water in the food prep area. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Both washroom doors are not self-closing. Must install a self-closing door device on both washroom doors.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dust with food debris build up on floor under the shelving, prep tables, and coolers along walls and in all corners in front prep area, dry sotrage room and rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored on floor in front food prep area by the exposed hand sink. Instructed to store mops head upright to prevent insect breeding and maintain after use to properly dry for sanitary purposes.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping towel improperly stored on top of prep table in food prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (chlorine 50-100 ppm).

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GARBAGE BAGS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER STOVE, PREP TABLES AND REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER STOVE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASES

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING UPPER WALL TILES NEAR WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage.observed ice machine with ice stored inside for human consumption in rear hall way outside of customers toilet rooms without a lock or barrier for protection of cross contamination of ice stored inside of ice machine.must provide a lock or remove ice machine to a secure area.(serious 7-38-005a)

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving unit in rear prep area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelf of grill table.must provide food grade bags for food storage and eliminate garbage bags.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryer cabinet,microwave,prep tables,grill table,lower shelf of steam table.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must remove standing water from under stove, prep tables and rear 3- comp sink.must repair or replace missing floor tile under stove.must clean food debri from floor in rear prep area along wall bases.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in men's toilet room,missing upper wall tiles near window exhaust fan.must clean grease and food debri from filters and hood of cooking equipment,light shields in rear prep area.must adjust threshold at rear door.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked light shield above rear 3- comp sink.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves, instructed to remove the rust.also observed the masa stored in a non food grade container, grocery bag, rear 2 door cooler. Instructed to remove and place in a food grade container/ziploc,or baggie storage food grade bags.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of the 2 door masa cooler rear storage area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed front dining area walls peeling paint, instructed to reseal. Also clean front ceiling vents dusty, and front light shields.replace water damaged ceiling tiles in both mens, and ladies restroom.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed food improperly stored in grocery bags, ie. Cheese, buns, instructed to provide proper food grade storage containers/food grade baggies.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed chicken roaster not clean, instructed to clean interior.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the front and rear prep area floor not clean, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the ladies room ceiling vent dusty, instructed to clean. Also clean ceiling light shields thru- out.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Found light bulbs burnt out and missing endcaps at front reach in cooler/main kitchen.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at mop sink and ice machine.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Found food handler with no food handler training certificate.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, reach in freezer, must date food items in cooler, reach in freezer.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area, front dining area shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had peeling paint, plaster in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep area, dining area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, dining area and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single serve articles not properly being stores, must store with handles facing up,

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained/pitted cutting boards in kitchen prep area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean tops and sides of cooking equipment, and interior of freezer in storage area

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors under and behind all equipment rear kitchen area

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow draining expose hand sink in kitchen area

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. MUST REMOVE 2 DOOR COOKING OVEN IN KITCHEN OR PROVIDE VENTILATION AS REQUIRED.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL I.E INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION MISSING DOCUMENTS LICENSURES,A MAP OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES,TRAP,AND MONITORING DEVICES.ALSO FOUND AN EXHAUST FAN IN KITCHEN NOT INSECT PROOFED.MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED,INSECT PROOF SAID EXHAUST FAN IN KITCHEN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT KITCHEN AREA ON WALL BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. MUST REMOVE 2 DOOR COOKING OVEN IN KITCHEN OR PROVIDE VENTILATION AS REQUIRED AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AREAS OVER COOKING STOVE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STORAGE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. NOTED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIXED OR REPLACE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. FOUND BOTTLED BEVERAGE STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAG (REACH-IN FREEZER)AND IN STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.----NOTED BULK RICE STORED IN GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST BUID-UP. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---- MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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 REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.---- MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: 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. NOTED LITTER ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.