El Pollo Real

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in east furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use equipment too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all large equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain backflow device on utility sink..

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in basement and items not necessary to operation. Instructed person in charge to organize area, elevate items from floor by 6 inches and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items inside refrigeration unit stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 excessive wet floor in chicken prep room. Instd to maintain floors clean and dry at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining being used as a liner for entire interior of chest freezers to store large amounts of chicken. Instd to use proper food grade materials/equipment and of sufficent size to be able to implement fifo (first in, first out) of chickens. Large 55 gallon garbage cansalso being use to store chicken. Instd to use proper food grade materials/equipment of sufficient size and maintain

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: 3-door cooler unable to maintain proper cold hold temperature, air temperature at 53.2f. All doors to cooler not tight fitting, gaskets in disrepair. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to repair and contact cdph prior to using. Instd to repair doors to be tight fitting and cooler able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining being used as a liner for entire interior of chest freezers to store large amounts of chicken. Instd to use proper food grade materials/equipment and of sufficent size to be able to implement fifo (first in, first out) of chickens. Large 55 gallon garbage cansalso being use to store chicken. Instd to use proper food grade materials/equipment of sufficient size and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive wet floor in chicken prep room. Instd to maintain floors clean and dry at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Boxes of chicken stored on floor in prep area while prepping chickens. Instd to store properly (ex. Elevate all food at least 6 inches at all times)

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining being used as a liner in chest freezers to store large amounts of chicken. Instd to use proper food grade materials/equipment and of sufficent size to be able to implement fifo (first in, first out) of chickens. Grocery bags also being use to store food in freezers. Instd to use proper food grade materials/equipment and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive wet floor in chicken prep room. Instd to maintain floors clean and dry at all times

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large puddles of pooled water on floors in basement storage area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in rear prep area/storage area. Must replace burned out light bulbs to increase lighting and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Oberved large pots and pans stored improperly under the prep cook table. Instructed that pots and pans should be stored inverted for proper air-drying.

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

Inspector’s note: Obseerved large garbage container in the three door cooler being used to store raw cicken. Instructed to remove and use food grade containers when storing tcs foods.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed walls behind the prep area made of brick. Instructed that walls need to be replaced, so that they are smooth and easily cleanible.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged desserts with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 3- door and 1- door prep coolers,chest freezer and lid on another chest freezer in poor repair(missing door hinges).must remove rust from grease trap at 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor along wall base behind door and debris from floor in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean build up on filters at hood.must repair or replace missing wall bases in rear prep area.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in rear prep area.must adjust threshold at rear storage door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace faucet handles in poor repair at 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove,or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in poor repair. Replace and maintain gaskets. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent or insect proofed. 1/4 in gap at bottom and sides of the door. All outer openings must be tight fitting. Instructed manager to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from july 5, 2016 report #1938022 #38 observed vegetables being prepped on a long metal prep table in rear area which is located next to the mop sink. Instructed to re-locate mop sink and install an exposed hand sink with splash guard on side next to prep table. Must install and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in poor repair. Replace and maintain gaskets. Correct and maintain.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Certified food service manager with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or provided at time of investigation while potentially hazardous foods are bing prepared and/or served(chicken, rice, and beans) serious violation 7-32-012(a).

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared foods and foods removed from original containers that are packaged and/or stored under refrigeration for more than 24 hours must be labeled (product name, name and address of business, and ingredients. Observed cooked beans in the 2 door refrigerator and raw marinated chicken in a prep cooler without proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to label all foods that are out of the original packages and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Store serving utensils(tongs) properly to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint the exteriors of deep freezers where surfaces are chipped to prevent rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean grease and sediment build-up in hood and filters above the cooking equipment. Clean and/or paint walls and ceiling in main hot food prep area( very dark colored due to excessive heat from the grills).

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink. Observed vegetables being prepped on a long metal prep table in rear area which is located next to the mop sink. Instructed to re-locate mop sink and install an exposed hand sink with splash guard on side next to prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Store all articles (food and non food items) 6 inches off the floors throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked beans in the 2 door refrigerator and raw marinated chicken in a prep cooler without proper label containing product name and date. Instructed to label all foods that are out of the original packages and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a cup being used to smash avocados. Instructed to use utensils properly and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink located in the rear. Instructed to provide backflow prevention device and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk dry storage containers not labeled. Pre-packaged desserts not properly labeled. Instd to properly label.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaks at faucet of exposed handsink and at 3-c0mpartment sink, wrapped in plastic. Instd to repair all leaks and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instd to do so.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter/unused equipment (propane) in storage area. Remove same.

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

Inspector’s note: The furnace room is dirty, clean and maintain said area.

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

Inspector’s note: Three holes in the rear wall were found, fill in the holes.