El Pollo Real

3823 W 31St St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2012
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Pollo Real three times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 15, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at El Pollo Real is from Nov 15, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting El Pollo Real squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Nov 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER; UNIT NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE BULB MISSING AT HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK MISSING FOR UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM; REPLACE FAUCET NECK AND PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Apr 15, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST UP RIGHT FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LOW HOT & COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR UP RIGHT & CHEST FREEZERS.
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Nov 1, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Real last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Real on file is from Nov 15, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Real?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Real.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Pollo Real have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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