Happy Pollo
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2013
64
Score
Happy Pollo has been inspected six times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2013. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Happy Pollo dates to Jan 30, 2013.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Happy Pollo's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are served and prepared, beans at 144.9 f', rice at 141.9 f'. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises and have City of Chicago certificate posted during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY PREP AREA AND RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained on through-out premises. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers. Bottom left side of rear exit door rusted. Instructed to replace, remove rust and seal frame. Walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair walls and repaint.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKING FAUCETS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Aug 22, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facitilies not maintaining proper temperature. Interior temperature of prep cooler at 56.3 F while storing condiments, spreads and diced produce. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No potentially hazardousor meats foods stored in cooler at this time.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are served and prepared-Ceviche at 30.1 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises and have City of Chicago certificate posted during all hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Filter missing under exhaust hood. Instructed to replace filters.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine, three compartment sink, utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained on through-out premises. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers. Bottom left side of rear exit door rusted. Instructed to replace, remove rust and seal frame. Walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair walls and repaint.
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Mar 10, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN (2) HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL), AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE/BY REAR EXIT DOOR.--------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND (OUTER OPENINGS) REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN (2) HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, SHELF UNDER GRILL, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND NEEDS LIGHT SHIELD (IN HOOD) ABOVE GRILL AND OVEN.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.---------MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA.-------NOTED HOSE ATTACHED FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Sep 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT 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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND PIPES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AT PREP AREA AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED FLOOR WITH DEEP SEAMS). ------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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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. NOTED SOME MISSING WALL TILES AND BROKEN TILES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.-----MUST CLEAN WALL TILES WITH GREASE SPILLAGE AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD 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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Happy Pollo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Happy Pollo on file is from Jan 30, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Happy Pollo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Happy Pollo.
Has Happy Pollo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Happy Pollo have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Happy Pollo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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