El Pollo De Los Santos

Year by year

Inspections

1. Mar 6, 2026 Routine Score 94
   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

     THERE WAS NO EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. EXPLAINED PURPOSE TO PERSON IN CHARGE. SENDING EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG PDF WITH REPORT.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

     OBSERVED BAGGED RICE IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 90*F THAT HAD BEEN COOLING FOR 1 HOUR. BAGS OF RICE WERE STORED IN A PLASTIC BIN AT A DEPTH OF ABOUT 6 INCHES. EXPLAINED PROPER COOLING METHODS TO PERSON IN CHARGE. RICE WAS REMOVED FROM BAGS AND SPREAD IN A HOTEL PAN AT A DEPTH OF 2 INCHES. DO NOT COVER FOODS UNTIL THEY HAVE COOLED TO 41*F.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Food service equipment must be certified for sanitation. The certification must be by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program.

     OBSERVED A HOME-USE HAMILTON BEACH BLENDER IN FOOD PREP AREA. EQUIPMENT MUST BE COMMERCIAL GRADE AND CERTIFIED FOR SANTIATION (ANSI/NSF OR EQUIVALENT). REPLACE WITH APPROVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0506A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     OBSERVED DRAIN COVER MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. REPLACE DRAIN COVER.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Store in-use food preparation and serving utensils only on clean, sanitized surfaces.

     OBSERVED TONGS HANGING OFF OVEN HANDLES. TONGS CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED WHEN STORED IN THIS MANNER BY RUBBING AGAINST EMPLOYEE CLOTHING. STORE TONGS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED LOCATION. EMPLOYEE MOVED TONGS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0275C

2. Mar 6, 2025 Routine Score 94
   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

     EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SENDING EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG PDF WITH REPORT.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Use effective cooling methods to cool TCS foods.

     OBSERVED RICE COOLING IN CLOSED PLASTIC BAG. COOL FOODS IN SHALLOW PANS, LESS THAN 2 INCHES DEEP AND UNCOVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0390A

3. Mar 8, 2024 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     PERSON IN CHARGE COULDN'T LOCATE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) CERTIFICATE. LOOKED UP "ANGEL DE LOS SANTOS" IN THE CFPM DATABASE, BUT THERE WERE NO RESULTS. ENSURE SOMEONE EMPLOYED AT ESTABLISHMENT HAS OBTAINED CFPM CERTIFICATE AND POST A COPY OF CERTIFICATE AT ESTABLISHMENT. SENDING INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO OBTAIN CFPM CERTIFICATE WITH INSPECTION REPORT.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

     OBSERVED NON COMPLIANT, PE LINED HOT COFFEE CUPS AND SOUP CUPS. PROVIDE RECYCLABLE OR COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING. SENDING GREEN TO GO FLYER AND MORE INFORMATION WITH INSPECTION REPORT.

     Code MCO 204.30A

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

     PERSON IN CHARGE COULDN'T LOCATE EMPLOYEE ILLNESS LOG. SENDING ILLNESS LOG PDF WITH REPORT. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST RECORD ALL REPORTS OF VOMITING OR DIARRHEA MADE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND BE ABLE TO SHOW REGULATORY AUTHORITY UPON REQUEST.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

4. Mar 9, 2023 Routine Score 100
   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

     Operator stated that he currently in the process of reapplying to obtain MN food protection manager certification since his last certification expired last year. Discussed certification process with operator.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0033A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the plumbing system in good repair.

     Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sin and hand washing sink. Faucet at three compartment sink held with tape.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040B

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Keep the physical facilities in good repair.

     Observed broken towel dispenser at hand washing sink next to service area.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1515

   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces must: • Be held in an approved sanitizing solution • Laundered daily

     Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0285B