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EL POLLO RANCHERO
4147 W 26TH ST , CHICAGO, IL, 60623
Health Inspection: good
Official health department data. Inspected 2013-04-29; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source
7 findings at the latest imported inspection (2013-04-29), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.
Inspection history and recorded findings
2013-04-29: Canvass
Pass
- Not Critical: CHI-33 — FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
- Not Critical: CHI-34 — FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
- Not Critical: CHI-35 — WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING/GAP ON WALL INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS ALL ALONG THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
- Not Critical: CHI-36 — LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.
- Not Critical: CHI-38 — VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE, THE HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
- Not Critical: CHI-40 — REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
- Not Critical: CHI-41 — PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED AT REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.
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