Pollo Feliz

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

Inspector’s note: Observed insect fly paper hanging from ceiling. Instructed person in charge to remove and inform licensed pest control technician of need for insect control device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue and debris under shelving in dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 40 live small flies on walls and ceilings through out rear prep area. Instd to remove flies, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Fly strips hanging in prep and warewashing areas. Instd to remove fly strips and utilize proper insect control device approved for premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil lining with rust underneath on bottom shelf of prep tables. Instd to remove rust and foil so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive wet floor surface in rear warewashing area. Instd to maintain floor clean and dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on floors and on ceilings (spiderwebs, food debris, spills). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease and grime on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on floors and on ceilings(spiderwebs, food debris, spills). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed blown out light bulbs in over head exhaust system in kitchen prep area. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease and grime on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil liner on all shelving units in rear prep area. Instructed to remove and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food debris on floors throughtout front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighitng in rear prep area leading to basement storage. Must provide and mainain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage can like containers being used to store seasoned chicken, and black plastic crates used to store cilantro and onions in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and replace with food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed wall in kitchen next to the grill with chipped paint and in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 3-602.11 MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector 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,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,GRILLS,SODA NOZZLES.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 must remove,organize and or elevate unnecessary articles off of floor and away from walls in rear area 1st fl.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector’s note: 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)

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 observed no thermometers for table top hot holding unit,rear glass reach in cooler.must provide thermometers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.13 must label food storage containers when not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 must label repackaged food items(desserts) on display for sale with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: 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)

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table and walk in cooler shelving units.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 must clean grease and debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food items must have food grade covers on all containers. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: One of two handsinks in ladies washroom in poor repair. Water in turned off. Correct and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: Multi use plastic containers that are melted in poor repair must be removed. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in basement in need of removing or reorganizing to eliminate possible rodent harborage. Must correct and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All wiping clothes must be stored in clean sanitizing solution. Correct and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler certificates needed for all employees. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must celan the 2 grills in the rear prep area of food particles,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the front prep area and the rear peep area,along wall base and corners

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermomters inside the prep cooler at front prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from storage area in basement to prevent rodent harborage

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black substance around 1 compartment sink. Instructed to remove substance, recaulk area, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the front and rear prep areas with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black substance around 1 compartment sink. Instructed to remove substance, recaulk area, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the front and rear prep areas with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler training requirement not met, no certificates. Must provide certificates for all food/utensil handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ventilation fans on the ceilings of the washrooms to remove dust observed.

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

Inspector’s note: Two lights out in front prep area under hooded system, replace bulbs where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter underneath the stairs of the basement. Remove and organize area.

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 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk storage containers in storage room behind kitchen with name of product inside. (beans, sugar, rice)

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Two lights out in front prep area under hooded system; replace bulbs where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter underneath the stairs of the basement; remove and organize area.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: No summary report displayed, visible to customers. Mgr can not locate. Instd to have visible and displayed at all times. Citation issued 7-42-010b serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards on site beyond repair, pitted, with deep, dark stains. Instd to replace same. No storage shelves in basement that is used for dry storage. Instd to provide adequate shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor not dry in rear by dishmachine area. Insd to keep dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe under 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Extreme clutter, boxes on floor thru-out basement, unable to access all areas. Instd to organize, provide proper shelving and elevate all stock 6 iches above and away from wall.

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

Inspector’s note: The log book is not on premises, obtain a complete and up to date pest control log book including a copy of the pest control license, map of premises and all other required documents.

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

Inspector’s note: The 2-compartment sink in the basement has no hot and cold water pipes. Water is supplied by an unprotected garden hose, properly plumb the sink.

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

Inspector’s note: The dish room mop area is not grouted, continue grouting the floor until it is smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls have gaps and openings where construction is being completed, continue to repair the walls so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all contruction dirt and debris from the premises.