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EL POZOLITO #2 RESTAURANT

2811 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

EL POZOLITO #2 RESTAURANT has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 11, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 28, 2014, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 21, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 11, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 21, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS CUTTING BOARD. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.RESPONDED TO COMPLAINT FOR MICE ACTIVITY AND FOUND 1 DEAD MOUSE AND APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT WITH A COLLECTION OF DROPPINGS AT BASEMENT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SHELVES IN FRONT SEATING AREA WITH STANDING WATER AND UNCLEAN. CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTIAN IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS CUTTING BOARD. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SHELVES CONTAINIGN SPICES, FOOD PRODECT AND DISHES UNCLEAN WITH CRUMBS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALLS, AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN BEHIND SHELVING, SINKS AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED THERMOMETER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER READING 50F. MY THERMOMETER REFLECTED 41.3F. ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES AND CHECKED REGULARLY TO MAKE SURE REFRIGERATORS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 400PPM. EDUCATED ON THE COORECT AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZER TO BE 50-100 PPM. DUMPED OUT ALL SANTIZER BUCKETS AND REFILLED WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE BLEACH 100PPM.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CEAN BOTTON COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE CLEAN AND SANITIZED STAINED CUTTING BOARD FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASE
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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