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POZOLERIA Y ANTOJITOS MARTHA INC.

2459 S HOMAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

POZOLERIA Y ANTOJITOS MARTHA INC. has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 10, 2018. The most recent inspection, on January 9, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 10 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2020. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 4, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUEBOARD IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKET ON COOLER.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HEANDLING FOOD WITHOUT TRAINNG CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED LARGE GAP UNDER EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR (DOOR OPEN FOR AIR CIRCULATION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED TRAPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF FILLED TRAPS.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND NEAR FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INTRUSTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREA ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED TO RPVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FLATTOP AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE CORNERS OF THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  9. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • Inspector Comments: 4-301.11 MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  10. License

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.9F. MUST PROVIDE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION USED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL IN REAR AREA IN BASEMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.

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