Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo

3000 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 1, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 1, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2013

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 9, 2012

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER,(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER)PERFORMING MULTI-TASK AND HANDLING COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,(CHICKEN)BUT NOT WASHING HIS HAND IN BETWEEN TASK. (ON THE PHONE, REMOVING SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS, WIPING PREP TABLE.) INSTRUCTED HAND MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION IN THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; OVENS, FREEZER, FRONT AREA COOLER, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

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 BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR SMALL OVEN AND 3PART SINK. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR DINING AREA NEAR WASHROOMS AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT IN DINING AREA. ALSO CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Feb 1, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER DISH RACK.

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.SEVERAL CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED FRONT DINING AREA MUST REPLACE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT VENTILATION VENT IN DINING ROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo on file is from Apr 1, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo.

Has Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Pollo — Restaurant Mr Pollo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr. Pollo — Restaurant 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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