El Pollo Ranchero
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2013
70
Score
EL POLLO RANCHERO, located at 4147 W 26th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 29, 2013, resulting in a score of 70. The inspection report noted seven minor violations concerning food and non-food contact equipment cleanliness, as well as the condition and cleaning of floors, walls, and ceilings. Historical data indicates that EL POLLO RANCHERO has consistently received medium-risk ratings across its five recorded inspections.
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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
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 — Apr 29, 2013 Inspection
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING/GAP ON WALL INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ALL ALONG THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE, THE HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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