What is Mr. Pollo's health inspection score?

Mr. Pollo has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. Pollo last inspected?

Mr. Pollo was last inspected on June 20, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. Pollo have?

Mr. Pollo has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. Pollo safe to eat at?

Mr. Pollo has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mr. Pollo serve?

Mr. Pollo serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mr. Pollo

Name: Mr. Pollo
Address: 3026 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 74

3026 W BELMONT AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 6/20/2023

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0Good

American•North Center

Ranked #368 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 41% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Jun 20, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

34 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

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

3026 W BELMONT AVE , Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED ICE MAKER IN PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CARDBOARD ON TOP OF RUBBER MAT IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,TOP AND SIDES OF OVEN,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BENEATH THE RUBBER MAT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE AN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−22 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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