Super Carniceria El Pollo

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled prepackaged containers of lard in self-service cold holding unit on sales floor. Must label items with food name, ingredients and source.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises, containing record of visits, contract with licensed exterminator and copy of service ticket that sets forth the pest control company's illinois department of health license number. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises pest control log book from licensed pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black buildup on outside of reach in cold holding unit on sales floor and exterior of two meat cold holding units in prep area. Instructed to clean exteriors of said cold holding units and maintain. Observed debris and spills on interior(top and bottom) and exterior sliding doors(top and bottom) of both cold holding units used in front prep area. Instructed to clean interior and exterior of both cold holding units in front prep area and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on interior top and bottom on left side of eastside cold holding unit in front prep area. Instructed to remove ice buildup from interior of said cold holding unit and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as floor liner throughout facility on sales floor and in prep areas. Instructed to remove cardboard floor liners throughout facility, instructed floor coverings shall be designed, constructed and installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on floors, in corners and along bases of wall in rear prep area near cooking equipment, underneath three compartment sink and behind chest freezer. Instructed to clean floors, in corners and along bases of wall in rear prep area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles on sales floor. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed damaged floor tiles in washroom. Instructed to replace all damaged floor tiles in washroom and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working light in front prep area. Instructed to repair or replace non working light in front prep area to increase light intensity.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Multi use trays on floor in rear. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep dark grooves. Instd to remove deep, dark grooves and maintain cutting boards.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Light out in toilet room. Instd to replace light and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food residue on interior of unused cold hold unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom of handsink in butcher area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner inside of coolers and for shelving under pops and carnitas. Instructed to remove or replace with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up in the deli cooler in the meat cutting area. Instructed to defrost, clean, and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Front door not protected, approximately 1/4 inch gap at bottom of double door. Instructed to repair and have tight fitting, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found accumulated ice build up in deep freezer. Instructed to defrost and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found meat stored in plastic grocery bags in deli area. Instructed to use food grade storage bags or containers, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found stained ceiling tiles in grocery area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Found cardboard on floor in prep area. Instructed to remove to ensure a smooth and easy to clean surface, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found hole on inside door of restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Front door not protected, approx 1/2 inch gap at bottom of door. Instd to repair and have tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large pots too large to fully submerge in existing 3 compartment sinks to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instructed must eliminate pots too large to fit in existing 3 compartment sinks; or replace existing sinks with basins large enough to accommodate all pots/utensils; or provide an approved method (and demonstrate) to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all pots/utensils.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as floor mats throughout prep areas. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile over dry storage, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Maintain the floor dry in the basement. Remove all cardboard from the floor of the prep area.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Food not protected from contamination during display and storage. Observed live house flies crawling around on the dried meat in the container above the deli cooler. Management discarded all of the dried meat and cleaned the interior of the container. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

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 live house flies on the walls and equipment in the food prep area. Approximately 50 live house flies were observed in the store. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the meat slicer, grinder and cutting saw.

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

Inspector’s note: Maintain the floor dry in the basement. Remove all cardboard from the floor of the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Deli cooler door hinge missing. Instd to repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshield endcaps missing in rear meat area. Instd to provide same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing inside deli cooler. Provide same.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigerator in garage containing meat. Garage can be used for food or vehicles, not both. Either vehicles must be removed or refrigerator must be removed. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel dispenser attached to wall for exposed hand sink. Must provided attached dispenser so that paper towels are readily available at exposed hand sink at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior door of reach in freezer and reach in refrigerator in disrepair with broken plastic. Must repair and maintain interior of reach in freezer and refrigerator doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fire sprinklers above cooking area with chipping peeling paint. Repaint and restore to a smooth easily cleanable surface and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking and leak under 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain 3 compartment sink at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter of paperwork and unecessary articles behind cashier counter. Area must be kept clean and organized to deter rodent and insect harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some openings in ceilings and walls repaired but openings still existed at time of inspection due to new leaks and work on pipes. Instructed to close all holes in walls and ceilings of basement to prevent the entrance of insects and rodents into the basement

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from 2/14/2013 not corrected inspection # 1146307 violation # 32 must provide splash guard at exposed hand sink behind meat prep area next to butcher cutting board/prep table. On 3/11/2014 observed no splash guard installed. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a box of take out food storage disposable containers on stairs leading to basement. Stairs contain an accumulation of water from melting snow and ice leaking from foundation. Instructed to remove all take out containers to a food storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris and dried juices from raw meat on base, sides and top of reach in refrigerator. Observed dried food debris and dried juices in runners of reach in doors. Instructed to remove all dried food debris and dried juices, clean thoroughly and properly sanitize. Coolers need to be regularly maintained in a sanitary condition with no absorbent material such as cardboard to be used as shelf liner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some openings in ceilings and walls repaired but openings still existed at time of inspection due to new leaks and work on pipes. Instructed to close all holes in walls and ceilings of basement to prevent the entrance of insects and rodents into the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASh GUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLE,ALSO REMOVE SOME RUSTY SHELVES AT 5 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS,ALSO CLEAN OR REMOVE RUST FROM DISPLAY SHELVES

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartment of meat counter and inside meat counter of meat juices and old food debris,also clean interior of deli counter between runners of doors,clean light shield covers above meat counter of dust

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

Inspector’s note: Remove chip paint on entry of wall near door in washroom and seal opening in ceiling where hot water tank is stored to prevent rodent entry

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield covers at meat display case in rear

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on washroom door for self-closing

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

Inspector’s note: Clean vent in basement near wall base has dust build-up

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the cooking equipment,hood, filters and pipes under the hood has grease buildup in them.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the basement and lift store shelves and clean the floors underneath has dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet at the 3 compartment sink is in poor repair spraying water all over when water on. Instructed to repair or replace it.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking, wrapped in plastic. Repair same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometers missing in coolers. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR.REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE SPRAYER ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO RINSE LARGE POTS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.