Pollo Feliz

September 12, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings15
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.MACARONI SALAD 50.5F,1/2 LB.PICO DE GALO 48.9F,1/2LB.COLE SLAW 51.8F,1/2LBS.STEAK 56.1F,1/2LB CACTUS 51.3F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 1/2LB.RED SALSA 46.4F,1/2LB.GREEN SALSA 46.0F,1/2LB.RED SPICY SALSA 53.6F ON SALAD BAR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4.5LBS.$28.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 4-301.11 OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. • 3-602.11 MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 10-LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.A DEAD RODENT ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B)(C)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,TORTILLA GRILL,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,PREP COOLERS.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT. • 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND HOLE IN SAME IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 13, 2017: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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