Ay Carbon Pollo Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 18, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with foodservice manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed fly traps in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove and maintain traps away from all food prep areas/tables.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust-like substance on shelving inside of walk-in coolers. Instructed person in charge to remove rust/replace units as needed 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 unused equipment, crates, and hardware stored in the front unused area of the restaurant and in the back hall near the water heater. Instructed the person in charge to organize items and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several water stained and missing ceiling tiles in front unused prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple lightbulbs not working in the hood system. Instructed the person in charge to repair/replace lighting in the area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build-up of grease on filters in hood ventilation systems in front and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     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 valid city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on site. Instructed person in charge that valid city of chicago sanitation manager certificate as well as certified manager is required on site at all times tcs foods are being served and prepared(chicken, beans, rice). Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Jul 19, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Jul 11, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No procedure or supplies on site for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and supplies effective against norovirus and maintain on site. Citation issued 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 20 live small flies and house flies on site. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Leak from ceiling in rear prep area due to rain. Instd to not use area until leak repaired and the entire affected area is clean and sanitized.citation issued priority foundation 7-38-005(a)

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Premises using large 30-gallon garbage containers on site to store chicken. Instd to use food grade containers and that are able to be properly washed, rinse and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing sanitizer testing device for chlorine on site. Instd to provide same and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-005(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for food handlers. Instd obtain training and maintain verification on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Jul 13, 2022 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

5. Jan 11, 2021 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Styrofoam and plastic cups submerged completely in salsa and used to dispense salsa. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and not store completely in food

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Wall steel covering behind prep table in rear in poor repair, not tight fitting to wall. Instd to repair wall and have tight fitting

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 30, 2020 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: wall steel covering behind prep table in rear in poor repair, not tight fitting to wall. Instd to repair wall and have tight fitting

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 27, 2020 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: over 10 live small flies noted on walls in rear warewashing area. Instd to remove flies, clean and sanitize affected areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     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: 4-101.19: rusty surfaces on bottom of prep tables. Instd to rust and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: wall steel covering behind prep table in rear in poor repair, not tight fitting to wall. Instd to repair wall and have tight fitting

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Nov 19, 2020 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: 2 containers of cooked rice not properly labeled, dated with discard date. Refrigerated, ready to eat tcs food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the day or date by which food shall be sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Approx 10lbs $20value

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 10 live small flies noted on walls in rear warewashing area. Instd to remove flies, clean and sanitize affected areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     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: Rusty surfaces on bottom of prep tables. Instd to rust and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Wall steel covering behind prep table in rear in poor repair, not tight fitting to wall. Instd to repair wall and have tight fitting

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Aug 16, 2019 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 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: Missing disinfectant effective against norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor tiles through out rear prep area and dishwashing area with worn grout lines, causing excessive debris accumulation. Instd to re grout floor so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Dim light in storage closet. Instd to provide adequate lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Aug 15, 2019 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o)no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 missing disinfectant effective against norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation from 8/9/19 inspection not corrected. Still discovered over 20 flies in dry storage and various areas of kitchen and prep area. Over 50 mice droppings noted in the following areas: under prep line, in dry goods area near entrance to kitchen, in dry goods area near back door, and under prep tables in kitchen. Priority violation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floor tiles through out rear prep area and dishwashing area with worn grout lines, causing excessive debris accumulation. Instd to re grout floor so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 dim light in storage closet. Instd to provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Aug 9, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation 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: Missing disinfectant effective against norovirus for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 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: No handwash sink in rear dishwashing area where larger 3-compartment sink located. Instd to provide handwash sink under city plumbing in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine panel with excessive black, mold like substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 20 mice droppings scattered in storage areas under shelving units and along wallbase. Over 20 live flies (small and large) noted on walls, ceilings and flying through out premises. Instd to remove all droppings, flies, and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      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: All cutting boards stained with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

      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: Large 30-gallon garbage containers on site to store chicken. Instd to use food grade containers and that are able to be properly washed, rinse and sanitized.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Large pots on premises unable to completely submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove large pots or provide 3-compartment sink large enough for complete submersion of largest piece of multi use equipment. Priority foundation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor tiles through out rear prep area and dishwashing area with worn grout lines, causing excessive debris accumulation. Instd to re grout floor so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Dim light in storage closet. Instd to provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used