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Pollo Feliz

April 6, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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: REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; SEAL GAP. OBSERVED TWENTY DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE SINKS; MUST ELIMNINATE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUCH AS CHICKEN); A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. (BEANS, SUGAR, RICE)
code 30
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE SOOT, FOOD AND WATER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE WALL OUTLET INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE PANTRY. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SOOT FROM GRILL SMOKE. THE WALL IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. TWO WALL TILE BROKEN NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPLACE OR SEAL WHERE OPENING OBSERVED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HOODED SYSTEM; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 11, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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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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