POLLO FELIZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.1F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN ENTIRE FACILITY. TEMPERATURE AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS WERE 64.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM WASHBOWLS WERE 63.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BOTH 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE AT 63.0F, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 63.8 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND/OR OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1532950 DATED 4/16/2015; VIOLATION #35 CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, AND VIOLATION #41 OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, RECAULK AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN TWO OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GRILL, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, THAT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GRILL SO IT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GRILL, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, THAT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GRILL SO IT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.