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El Pollo Jugoso

2943 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2012
86
Score
Low Risk

El Pollo Jugoso has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 6, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for El Pollo Jugoso dates to Jun 6, 2012.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up two times.

El Pollo Jugoso's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON SOUTH WALL NEXT TO TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER AND ON WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR FURNACE ROOM AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER 3PART SINK. CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING AREA AND VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNACE AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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86
May 29, 2012
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED OWNER MUST CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL OR PROVIDE CITY CERTIFICATE OR LETTER.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON SOUTH WALL NEXT TO TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER AND ON WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR FURNACE ROOM AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER 3PART SINK. CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING AREA AND VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHILDS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR ONE BURNER, REPAIR OR REPLACE 3PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK. ALSO REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM FURNACE AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Jugoso last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Jugoso on file is from Jun 6, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Jugoso?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Jugoso.

Has El Pollo Jugoso's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Pollo Jugoso have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pollo Jugoso means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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