Pollo Express Ravenswood
1967-1969 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 5, 2026
Pollo Express Ravenswood was last inspected on May 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 8 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 5, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Noted no person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted individual to-go disposable containers and bowls with no handle used for scooping serving food at the service prep coolers. Instructed to provide tongs, serving spoons, or ladle for scooping food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside 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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at the bottom pipe of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served, and also the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification.certificate on site is expired. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal/paint raw wood shelf inside the rear storage room.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to reorganize (2) storage room in rear area. Usable items must be store 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.