Los Pollitos

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 2, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest control logbook with last report from 07/21/2025 no service reports afer stated date. All retail food establishments must maintain a log book which shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service tickets and the pest control company’s illinois department of public (idph) health license number and at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Oct 22, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry ingredient containers not labeled in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and rubber gaskets of the two door cold holding unit in the rear dry storage area with food splatters and dried up liquid. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a broken-down cardboard box on the floor at the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove and replace with a non-slip mat and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. May 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside cooler unit with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on floor in prep/dish area. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from floor. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 22, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must clean puddle of water in 2-door prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed numerous rat droppings surrounding outside garbage dumpster. Must remove from premises and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5. May 27, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found old food debris and rust build up inside the 2-door true cooler in the rear storage area. Instructed management to remove all rust from inside the cooler, detail clean interior and gaskets, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of spider webs and dirt hanging off the ceilings in the basement dry storage area. Instructed management to clean/remove all spider webs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 30, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Apr 20, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge unable to provide vomit kit and procedure to follow when responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide vomit kit with the necessary items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks in food preparation area and inside washrooms. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed two live roaches crawling on floor underneath 2-door prep cooler. Instructed to clean and sanitized affected area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate roach activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing hair restraint in food preparation area. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizong solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2286184 on 05/02/2019. #37 must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. #55 must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep area and toiletrooms,loose wall bases in dining area. #55 must elevate,remove and organize clutter in rear porch area,rear yard and throughout basement. #56 must provide ventilation in men's toilet room. #58 observed no food allergen certificate posted to view for food manager.must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection report summary posted on the premises in view of the public. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b)

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8. May 2, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   6 critical12 general3 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pic on duty to demonstrate knowledge to employees.must be on site at all times.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean -up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of appx. 3lbs. Of cooked rice at 93.2f in a pot on top of table .product was discarded by manager.must have hot holding foods at 135.0f or above.appx. 3lbs. $7.(priority 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods stored inside of coolers held for more than 24 hours.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toxic items stored improperly.observed a gallon of bleach,2- plastic containers of chemical cleaner stored next to a peforated crate of whole assorted colored peppers and a umbrella inside of crate on top of peppers and a box of whole garlic on lower shelf of rear prep table. Must store chemical seperately away from food at all times.chemicals and umbrella removed at this time.cos(priority 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 28)

     Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 1- door glass reach in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an very worn and pitted large chicken cutting board.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in front prep area and low hot water pressure at hand sink in women's toilet room,missing backflow device on mopsink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide garbage cans with lids in toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize clutter in rear porch area,rear yard and throughout basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep area and toiletrooms,loose wall bases in dining area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on wall vent in dining area

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean build up at filters and hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide ventilation in men's toilet room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,rice,beans,beef,etc) must be onsite at all times.(priority foundation -7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no idph food handlers certificates for employees.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen certificate posted to view for food manager.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jan 18, 2018 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

10. Feb 7, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on both sides of rear hand sink next to prep table and 3- comp sink,missing lid on large food storage container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri and dirt from floor in rear porch and basement.must remove dirty looking water from floor in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate and organize unnecessary articles from basement floor,rear storage area,dry food storage area(unused equipment ,clothes,etc.

11. Jan 31, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      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 evidence of appx. 60 or more rodent droppings on floor along wall bases and under storage shelves in rear dry food storage area and large food storage container,on floor next to pop cooler,inside of paper goods storage cabinet near front service counter,along ledge and motor of rear 2-door reach in cooler and unused ice machine.also appx."3/4" gap along bottom and side of front door and rear door along side.also no pest control log book on site to view with required documents.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.must provide a pest control log book with required documents and receipt of service on or after 1/31/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,rice,pork,etc)must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard on both sides of rear hand sink next to prep table and 3- comp sink,missing lid on large food storage container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from unused prep cooler,fryer cabinet,grill table,wheel bases of cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear prep and dish washing area,men's toiletroom.must clean debri and dirt from floor in rear porch and basement.must remove dirty looking water from floor in basement.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 rear prep/dish washing area and dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair missing filters at hood of cooking equipment,ventilation in both toiletrooms.must provide 1- more sink stopper for 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate and organize unnecessary articles from basement floor,rear storage area,dry food storage area(unused equipment ,clothes,etc)

12. Jun 13, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear storage area not clean under the storage shelves, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in front dining, and rear storage, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sprayer only at the 3 compartment sink, instructed to add nozzle to rear 3 compartment sink that reaches all three compartments.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee with out food handler certificate, instructed to rpovide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

13. Apr 22, 2016 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

14. Sep 15, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

15. Aug 14, 2015 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations