Mezquite Pollo Express
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
74
Score
MEZQUITE POLLO EXPRESS, located at 2809 W 55Th St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 16, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations concerning food labeling, in-use utensil storage, and the proper storage, drying, and handling of utensils, equipment, and linens. Across fifteen scored inspections, MEZQUITE POLLO EXPRESS has historically maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk assessments.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
50
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Apr 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Sep 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Oct 26, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Sep 21, 2018
Reinspection
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
41
Sep 14, 2018
Routine
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
35
Sep 19, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 9, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Oct 16, 2025 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED COOKIES AND PECAN BARS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT LABEL OF BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN WIRE AND WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE FOR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN RAW CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC LINER IN BULK FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORING. OBSERVED CRATES IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR USED TO STORE PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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