El Pollo Regio
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2016
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Across the available record, El Pollo Regio has four inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The most recent report on file is from Jun 17, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. El Pollo Regio's record stops at Jun 17, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so El Pollo Regio trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) SITTING ON A PREP TABLE 6LBS AT 69.9F VALUED AT $12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM AND TO KEEP ALL COLDS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT SANITIZING SAID EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN EACH COMPARTMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE FLIES AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH A MAJOR LEAK AND EXCESSIVE WATER COMING FROM THE PIPE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD AND WASHING DISHES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK ON UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Jul 23, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. SEAL EXPOSED BRICK ON UPPER WALL IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS ABOVE STEAM TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pollo Regio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Regio on file is from Jun 17, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pollo Regio?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Regio.
Has El Pollo Regio's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Pollo Regio have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Pollo Regio 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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