Pollos Don Neny
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2013
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Inspectors have visited Pollos Don Neny seven times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 17, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Pollos Don Neny since Jan 17, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pollos Don Neny is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Jan 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEANS AND RICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1202433 DATE 09-26-2012 NOT CORRECTED (32) THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SOME RUST INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT(33)CLEAN BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND THE FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ON THEM(34)CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILD-UP(35)CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS SOME SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELF UNDER THEREAR PREP TABLES(36)CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILD-UP(38)CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE WALLS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Sep 26, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS SOME RUST IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND THE FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS SOME SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELF UNDER THE REAR PREP TABLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE WALLS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Apr 3, 2012
Complaint
2 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 COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS IN PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPLACE THE MISSING VENT IN THE HOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTH HOODS AND FILTERS IN THE PREP AREAS HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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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 WALLS IN THE PREP AREAS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. REPLACE THE MISSING VENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Oct 7, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES 40F/0F).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED, OVERLAPPING ON UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY DESIGN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE USED ON SITE FOR INSPECTION (SHELVES, COOLERS, ETC). STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. CORRECT SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pollos Don Neny last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pollos Don Neny on file is from Jan 17, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pollos Don Neny?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pollos Don Neny.
Has Pollos Don Neny's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pollos Don Neny have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pollos Don Neny 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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