Poncitlan #5
3400 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 15, 2026
Poncitlan #5 was last inspected on January 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 15, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink. Found temperature at 94-97.1f. Instructed manager hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be maintained at least 110.0f during all times of operation to properly wash utensils and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink. Found temperature at 99-100f. Instructed manager hot water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at least 110.0f to properly wash utensils and equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of ice inside 2 door freezer located in rear prep area. Instructed to thaw and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 of 4 certified managers without allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed tortilla chips at heat lamp station stored directly beneath paper towel dispenser at the front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate tortilla chips to prevent contamination from splash or drip from food employees washing hands and maintain all food stored outside of prohibited areas.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed several wiping cloth buckets throughout main cook line area stored with wiping cloths in still water without adequate sanitizer. Instructed to maintain wiping clothes in an adequate sanitizer solution between uses or maintained dry.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine to be soiled with dust and debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine and other food equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed closed employee beverage containers stored above microwave at the main cook line. Instructed to relocate employee beverage containers and provide designated area for employee beverage and personal item storage that does not pose risk of contamination for food, utensils, or clean equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed person-in-charge with city of chicago certfied food manager certificate without allergen awareness training or certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site at all times for inspector review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed salt and sugar out of their original containers in plastic ingredient bins in rear dry storage area without labels. Instructed the person in charge to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items being stored on floor in walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee with an expired food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must have a valid food handler certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed foil being used as liner on shelving unit in front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at hand sink located at front prep area.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide labels for large bulk food containers/bins identified with common name (salt, sugar, flour etc).
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint and rust on the storage rack where cutting boards are stored.instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the storage rack and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366267 DATED:03/24/2020 #38--EXIT DOOR WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. Jun 24, 2020 #53--WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS. Jun 24, 2020 #55--FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Jun 24, 2020 #56--MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM( WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN. Jun 24, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/5/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed some expired food handler certificates provided on the premises.must provide and maintain current food handler certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (03/24/2020) was not displayed for the public to view.today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times.priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Exit door with 1/3 of an inch gap on the left bottom corner of the door and the bottom of the door also. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Waste receptacle inside the unisex washroom must have a lid/cover for feminine items.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor behind the cooking equipment with grease accumulated. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the ceiling vent cover inside the unisex washroom( with dust build up) and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder of raw and under cooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued) statement that eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert pots/pans stored on shelf above the 3 compartment sink to prevent contamination before use and to maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed that plastic lining interior of reach in cooler is broken. Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, time for temperature safety for control foods not properly dated and marked stored in walk in cooler. (cooked ground beef 3.00 lbs 25.00, cow tang 1.0 lbs value &15.00) in walk in cooler . Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005 management voluntarily discarded 4.0 lbs value & 40.00 .
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder of raw and under cooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued) statement that eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed that plastic lining interior of reach in cooler is broken. Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n)-no employee health policy. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-30-010 no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11- no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a)- no hand washing sink in the front serving station area with coffee machine. Instructed to install with ot and cold running water under city pressure and provide hand soap and paper towel priority foundation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17- all ready to eat tcs food inside te walk in cooler and reach in cooler must be properly labeled and dated. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12(c)-all dry food container in the rear storage area must be labeled with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11(c)-all employees in the prep area helping prepare food must wear hair restraint to confine the hair.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14- all wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11-found grocery bag being used to store frozen food. Must replace with food grade storage bag.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11- rubber gasket on the door of the walk in ccoler ripped off. Must repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.16- wood shelvings in the rear prep area worn out. Must re repaint and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.119- missing drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink (establishment is using rolled plastic as a drain stopper). Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.17-ceiling vent cover in the washroom with heavy dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13- coving(baseboard) in the rear prep area by the prep table,not in good repair. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11-damaged, stained ceiling panels above the and sink in the prep area and in the cook line. Must repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18(c)-ventilation hood,filter with grease build-up. Must clean,remove grease and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11(c)- missing solid light shield in the rear prep area above the reach in freezer. Must provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367-no allergen training certificate. Must provide.100-0367-
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in front and in rear prep area especially floors under and around 3 compartment sink and behind grease box with pooled water to prevent pest harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulbs above front prep/cooking area to provide additional lighting.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear prep/storage area. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.---------cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) must be stored off the floor.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1779411 DATED 5/9/16. #38- Found faucet on mop sink without back flow device. Instructed must install back flow device on utility faucet. Must maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed bread all stored on a grocery bag in the walk in cooler. Instructed to replace bag with food grade storage bag.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on the fan guard of the reach in cooler in the front area. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Missing drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink(establishment is using plastic as a drain stoppers). Instructed to provide drain stoppers for the 3 compt sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping boards must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution(not all over the chopping board and prep table).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found several prepped items without labels. Instructed must label all prepared or prepackaged potentially hazardous foods with proper label (if holding more that 24 hrs-must have date).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found bowls stored upright, on shelf near cooking line. Instructed must invert all multi-use items during storage to prevent contamination. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Found missing floor tiles near front door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found 1 light out in kitchen over cooking line. Instructed must provide adequate lighting throughout. Must maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found faucet on mop sink without backflow device. Instructed must install back flow device on utility faucet. Must maintain.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed cook handle ready to eat tortillas from the grill and fresh cilantro for the food being assembled with bare hands. Reviewed no bare hands with ready to eat foods again and instructed to wash hands and use gloves on site. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: No paper towels at the cooks line exposed hand washing sink. Must provide at the sink, accessible at all times. Critical violatin 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must not store dirty knives between the three compartment sink and the clean food prep table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for cooking equipment.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All prepared ready to eat salsa must be labeled and dated.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers in the coolers and freezers. Must provide food grade disposable bags or washable containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of the ice machines upper water reservoir with some debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inoperable ceiling ventilation in the washroom. Must repair/replace. Must provide proper stoppers for the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be stored in a container with a sanitizing solution.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No idph food handler training certificates on site or proof of training. Must provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vent cover with heavy dust build-up above front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and replace some cracked light shield above rear prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted walls behind prep table in rear (across 1 comp sink) in poor repair. Instructed to fix or install frp sheet. Must be smooth and easy to clean.----------must seal hole around pipe on wall behind mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage shelves, must remove unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk ingredient containers not labeled with contents name. Must properly label containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Wood shelves in rear prep and storage areas are unclean and have peeling paint. Must refinish or replace shelves and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention devices installed at water supplies to ice maker or coffee machine. No air gap at drain for ice maker. Must install back flow prevention devices and create air gap between drain tube and floor drain at ice maker.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Reach-in coolers missing conspicuously placed internal thermometers. Must provide same.
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