Pollo En Brasa

5212 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2021

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Pollo En Brasa is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jul 28, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Pollo En Brasa is from Jul 28, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Pollo En Brasa's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2021

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Jul 26, 2021

License

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT SANITIZER TEST KIT FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER BEING USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION FILTERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pollo En Brasa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pollo En Brasa on file is from Jul 28, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pollo En Brasa?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pollo En Brasa.

Has Pollo En Brasa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pollo En Brasa have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pollo En Brasa 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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