El Pollo Bravo — El Pollo Ranchero

4147 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2020
70
Score
Medium Risk

El Pollo Bravo — El Pollo Ranchero is a Mexican / Latin located at 4147 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Apr 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
61
Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
55
May 31, 2018
Routine
14 minor violations.
50
Aug 1, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 14, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Sep 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 11, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 7, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 29, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 13, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
May 11, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
64
May 4, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Mar 24, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — Oct 29, 2020 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 420 LBS OF OUT OF TEMPERATURE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( HOUSE MADE FRESH BLOOD SAUSAGE AND FRESH PRESSED PORK MEAT WITH FAT ATTACHED ALSO CALLED CHICHARRON PRENSADO STORED INSIDE OF REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 53.0F- AND 65.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS FOUND. TOTAL COST $2100. MUST HOLD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT PREP ARE NEAR HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)