El Pollo Cris Cris
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2023
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Score
El Pollo Cris Cris appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2021. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2023. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at El Pollo Cris Cris since Jun 26, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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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
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF AND CHORIZO) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 53F LOCATED IN REACH IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS, APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT $150. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INFESTATION, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FURNACE CLOSET (100), BASEMENT (200), BEHIND COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA (200). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY , 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 15 3-302.11 (A:1-2): FOUND RAW SHRIMP THAWING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRIDGE AND NOTED JALAPENOS STORED IN A CRATE SITTING IN THAWED SHRIMP LIQUID. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, HOLDING, AND DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROX 40 LBS OF JALAPENOS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 108F - 116F LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. MANAGER FINDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. MANAGER FINDS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE CAT IN BASEMENT OF RESTAURANT WHERE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ARE HELD. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2535191 CONDUCTED ON 10/22/2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 4-202.18 MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. 6-501.13:FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND-OR GREASE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS ON SITE. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 POTS TOO BIG TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID POTS ADEQUATELY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLE AT COVE BASE ON WALL ENTERING BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 22, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN. INSTRUCTED MAMAGER TO TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE DELI MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Aug 16, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR ESTABLISHMENT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (48.7F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO ACCOMMODATE THE SIZE OF THE MENU. NO HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO HOLD HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO ASTERISK ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY OR ITEMS THAT CAN BE PREPARED UNDER COOKED OR REMINDERS. The Consumer Advisory requirements should include: The Disclosure (asterisk) to a Foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the Reminder ("Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, shellfish, or eggs my increase..."). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not located ON THE UTILITY SINK to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD HANDLER MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL WITH ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pollo Cris Cris last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Cris Cris on file is from Jun 26, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pollo Cris Cris?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Cris Cris.
Has El Pollo Cris Cris' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Pollo Cris Cris have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Pollo Cris Cris 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.
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