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El Pollo Cris Cris 2
April 9, 2026 · Pass w/ Conditions
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- official resultPass w/ Conditions
- resultPass w/ Conditions
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings9
- critical findings5
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: NO PIC ON SITE DURING INSPECTION
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handwashing sink blocked or barecriticalOfficial wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And AccessibleInspector note: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED IN BATHROOM INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN • FOUND NO SOAP AT THE ONLY HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. FOOD HANDLER PROVIDED A BOTTLE OF SOAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: NO ONE ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS, IE...COOKED CHICKEN, TACOS, BURGERS ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON ON SITE THAT HIS CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED AND NEEDS TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES AND HAVE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: NO SIGNED COPIES OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN POLICY AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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water/temperature at the sink offcriticalOfficial wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly AllowedInspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS. HE TOOK OUT A PAN OF DELI HAM AND WENT TO THE MIDDLE OF THE PAN TOOK OUT 2 SLICES, THEN TOUCHED 2 DIFFERANT HAMBURGER BUNS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. HE ALSO TOOK OUT 2 RAW HAMBERGUR PATTIES THAT HE PUT ON THE GRILL TO COOK FOR BUNS. AFTER BEING ASKED TO PUT GLOVES HE CONTINUED TO TOUCH THE FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: FOUND 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF PAR COOKED CHICKEN SITTING ON WINDOW LEDGE BY GRILL. CHICKEN WAS FOUND TO BE IN BAD TEMPERATURE OF 50-70 DEGREES. ALL CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 1 PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN WAS FOUND IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 119.3 DEGREES. CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED. 50LBS $200.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE A WHITE POWDER SPILL. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on July 22, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.
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