Pollo Express Pilsen
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
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Score
Public records show 19 inspections at Pollo Express Pilsen stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS AND ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES UNDER THE CHICKEN GRILL AND IN THE REAR BY THE TOILET ROOMS ARE DAMAGED/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND/OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME. -DAMAGED WALL PANEL ACROSS FROM THE CHICKEN GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE WALL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALL PANELS IN FRONT OF THE CHICKEN GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 21, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS; THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER RANGED FROM 70F-71F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS AND AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-030(C).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A CAP OR HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A CAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED OVER AN OPEN BOX OF TOMATOES AND LIMES. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ITEMS STORED CORRECTLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, SALT, AND RICE STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Nov 23, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT THE GRILL IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN TILES). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 30, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED/BROKEN) THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11(B) OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE, EMPLOYEE STATES THE DESSERTS ARE "MADE AT HOME BY THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER" INSTRUCTED TO NOT SELL FOODS MADE AT HOME AND DO NOT SELL FOODS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCES. ALL FOODS SOLD IN THE FACILITY MUST BE FROM APPROVED SOURCES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ABOUT 50 PACKAGES OF DESSSERTS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID DESSERTS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 31, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MADE ON SITE FLAN, RICE PUDDING, AND CATUS SALAD PRE-PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABEL ABOVE ITEMS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONPREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.
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Jan 30, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST BE ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE COOKING UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST USE SMALLER UTENSILS(POTS)OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER OR PROPERLY STORE ITEMS LOCATED BEHIND REAR FRONT BEVERAGE COUNTER. ORGANI.ZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 68F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1938112 ON 7/6/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 34 - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. 45 - FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING AND HAS A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 6, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1533242 DATE 11/20/2015 VIOLATION # 29 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABEL, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.(FLAN, AND SALSA).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFES IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORED BETWEEN CABINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT MIDDLE BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN OFF/RUSTY, INSNTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFES,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE JET SPRAY MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537298 ON 4-24-15 45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, ETC OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE BY 7-24-15.
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Oct 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND RUSTY SHELVINGS,TOPS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALSO,SECTION OF WALL IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,SEAL OPENING AT CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ON WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES DO NOT HAVE AN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK.
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Sep 25, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN 144.6*F
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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Oct 5, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THROUGHOUT PREMISES OR REPLACE THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT ON THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SO THERE IS MORE LIGHT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE, BEANS ECT. NOT LSBELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollo Express Pilsen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollo Express Pilsen on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollo Express Pilsen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pollo Express Pilsen.
Has Pollo Express Pilsen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollo Express Pilsen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pollo Express Pilsen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pollo Express Pilsen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pollo Express Pilsen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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