Pollo Campero

20 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Pollo Campero appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.

Pollo Campero's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

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Dec 31, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY STOREROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFUSE AREA SURROUNDED WITH LEAVES, MUD, AND BROKEN BOX DEBRIS MAKING THE AREA DIFFICULT TO ACCESS AND CLEAN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAMER LEAKING WATER WHILE IN USE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DINING ROOM FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAOD AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

May 11, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 14, 2022

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo Campero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo Campero on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo Campero?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pollo Campero.

Has Pollo Campero's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo Campero have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo Campero means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pollo Campero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Campero is inspected around two times per year on average.

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