What is AY Carbon Pollo Grill's health inspection score?

AY Carbon Pollo Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was AY Carbon Pollo Grill last inspected?

AY Carbon Pollo Grill was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does AY Carbon Pollo Grill have?

AY Carbon Pollo Grill has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is AY Carbon Pollo Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, AY Carbon Pollo Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

AY Carbon Pollo Grill

Name: AY Carbon Pollo Grill
Address: 5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 88

5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #639 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

60%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 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

5160 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Jul 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

55/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED(CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY TRAPS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TRAPS AWAY FROM ALL FOOD PREP AREAS/TABLES.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RUST-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE UNITS AS NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CRATES, AND HARDWARE STORED IN THE FRONT UNUSED AREA OF THE RESTAURANT AND IN THE BACK HALL NEAR THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTBULBS NOT WORKING IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTING IN THE AREA.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
LEAK FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA DUE TO RAIN. INSTD TO NOT USE AREA UNTIL LEAK REPAIRED AND THE ENTIRE AFFECTED AREA IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED.CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A)
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PREMISES USING LARGE 30-GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS ON SITE TO STORE CHICKEN. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND THAT ARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSE AND SANITIZED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
MISSING SANITIZER TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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