Mr. Pollo
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2017
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Score
Mr. Pollo has been inspected eight times since 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mr. Pollo dates to Jul 18, 2017.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Mr. Pollo's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1966979 DATED ON 10/21/16 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#34 IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHICH LEADS TO THE STAIRCASE TOWARDS THE BASEMENT FOUND MANY ITEMS BOXES AND BAGS OF CHARCOAL ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIGHT HAND SIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS OR ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Oct 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WHICH LEADS TO THE STAIRCASE TOWRDS THE BASEMENT FOUND MANY ITEMS BOXES AND BAGS OF CHARCOAL ON THE FLOOR. ALL TIMES MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASHIE/SERVER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN A FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN A FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD AND ICE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FROZEN CHICKEN IN ONE SHOPPING BAG AND 4 SHOPPING BAGS FILLED WITH ICE CUBES INSIDE A 1DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR.ALL FOODS AND ICE MUST BE STORED IN ORIGINAL BAGS, CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LID UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDER THE TABLES TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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86
Sep 16, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK LOW WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA, ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR KITCHEN AREA CLUTTERED, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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90
May 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR CONTAINERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA, ELEVATE ALL WANTED ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREA CLUTTERED, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AND DISCARD UNWANTED ITEMS, MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMELLY SEWER GAS ODORS FROM PREMISES,
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86
Jul 2, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. Pollo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. Pollo on file is from Jul 18, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. Pollo?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr. Pollo.
Has Mr. Pollo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Pollo have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr. Pollo 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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