PASS
Risk 1 (High)
EL POLLO REAL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 29, 2021
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License #2232132
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA WHILE PREPPING CHICKENS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. ELEVATE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES AT ALL TIMES)
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING BEING USED AS A LINER IN CHEST FREEZERS TO STORE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CHICKEN. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT AND OF SUFFICENT SIZE TO BE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT FIFO (FIRST IN, FIRST OUT) OF CHICKENS. GROCERY BAGS ALSO BEING USE TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING BEING USED AS A LINER IN CHEST FREEZERS TO STORE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CHICKEN. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT AND OF SUFFICENT SIZE TO BE ABLE TO IMPLEMENT FIFO (FIRST IN, FIRST OUT) OF CHICKENS. GROCERY BAGS ALSO BEING USE TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection