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Pollo Campero

February 28, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS AND THE FOOD PREP/REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOT HOLDING CHICKEN UNITS, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS/WHEELS/PIPES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT AND AT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT BULB AND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT BULB OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET(S) AT THE 1 COMP FOOD PREP SINK AND AT SPRAYER SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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