El Pollo Cris Cris 2
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
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Across the available record, El Pollo Cris Cris 2 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Pollo Cris Cris 2 trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PIC ON SITE DURING INSPECTION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED IN BATHROOM INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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 used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 22, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE BULK DRY STORAGE UNITS IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. LASTLY, THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, FOUND THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DRIED RICE, DRIED PEPPERS, ONION SHELLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BOTTOM HALF OF THE 6 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 49.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, MUST BE REINSPECTED BY CDPH BEFORE USING UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE A SIX DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT: A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE (81.1F), THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN (49-54.0F) AND A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN (49.5F). FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN (61.2F) ON THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY 96LBS AT $278 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. LASTLY, THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, FOUND THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DRIED RICE, DRIED PEPPERS, ONION SHELLS AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE BULK DRY STORAGE UNITS IN THE BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO GLASS BEVERAGES IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. BOTTLES WERE REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2024
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED BEHIND THE HAND-WASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED OR PROTECTED LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED A BAG OF ONION AND A BAG OF BEANS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pollo Cris Cris 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Cris Cris 2 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pollo Cris Cris 2?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Cris Cris 2.
Has El Pollo Cris Cris 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Pollo Cris Cris 2 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Pollo Cris Cris 2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Pollo Cris Cris 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pollo Cris Cris 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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