What is EL Pollo Cris Cris#3's health inspection score?

EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 last inspected?

EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 was last inspected on March 16, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 have?

EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 has 39 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 safe to eat at?

EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 serve?

EL Pollo Cris Cris#3 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Pollo Cris Cris#3

Name: EL Pollo Cris Cris#3
Address: 7023-7025 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 82

7023-7025 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/16/2026

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American•Chicago Lawn

Ranked #6 of 10 in Chicago LawnBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 16, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-24 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 64/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

7023-7025 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Jun 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Mar 2026

2 inspections

13 intermediate

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection4 Complaint1 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

10 Med

10 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

Intermediate (10)

−50 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−50 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR SURFACE SOILED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: RUST NOTED ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED BED BEHIND COOLER/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALL SUCH ITEMS ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUST NOTED ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BED BEHIND COOLER/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALL SUCH ITEMS ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/4/24 REPORT 2587608 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. EXTERIOR AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WORN FLOOR TILE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND, AROUND LEGS AND

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE RACK OF COOKED CHICKENS (144.5F) IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH INDUSTRUAL TYPE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ON CHICKENS. ALSO NOTED JUICE FROM CHICKEN ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. DISCUSSED WITH PIC IN CHARGE ON PROPER STORAGE/COOLING TECHNIQUES (I.E, USING ICE AS A MEANS TO COOL, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE FAN AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CHICKEN JUICE FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE RACK OF COOKED CHICKENS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WITH INDUSTRUAL TYPE FAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ON CHICKENS. ALSO NOTED JUICE FROM CHICKEN ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. DISCUSSED WITH PIC IN CHARGE ON PROPER STORAGE/COOLING TECHNIQUES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTD TO REMOVE FAN AND PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CHICKEN JUICE FROM ACCUMULATING ON FLOOR. PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO PUBLIC TOILET ROOMS UNABLE TO LOCK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WORN FLOOR TILE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WAREAWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND, AROUND LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE/GRIME. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
SINGLE BURNER CONNECTED GAS STOVE WITHOUT VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE FROM PREMISES

Base deductions−22 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. COVER OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN FLOOR NOT TIGHTLY FITTING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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