El Pollo Real

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside display coolers and prep area cooler. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chicken in 2 door refrigerator/cooler and frozen chicken stored in freezer units stored in plastic storage totes. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and/or containers only.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink in the dish wash area. Instructed to correct/repair.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Small leak at pipe in basement. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Prep table in basement. Instd to remove from basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on walls in basement and surrounding area. Instd to remove plastic lining and maintain walls, smooth, even and easily cleanable

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area and stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed towel being used as stopper inside 3-comparment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored inside grocery bag in front prep cooler. Instructed manager to properly store in food bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe on hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 61.3f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor in basement in need of cleaning to remove water on floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Light out in basement storage area. Instd to provide light and maintain

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers stored on floor in basement. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished ceiling above single service articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair ceiling to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan cover missing in washroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lighting inside dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in dry storage area.