Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezers. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers and maintain.

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 wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside of the deep fryer and underneath the cooking grill and sides of stove interior of oven and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at newly installed ice machine.must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON TOP AND SIDES OF SAID CONTAINER DRIPPING ONTO GROUND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored on the floor in basement, prep/ storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment and 2-compartment sink stoppers missing. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at the 3-component sink.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed basement grease trap for 2 comp sink encrusted with food debris, instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: "observed grease spilled on ground near grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area and waste grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued."

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls in the basement of the facility where food racks are against exposed brick that is breaking. Instructed to cover as walls should be sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep coolers, hot-holding units, prep tables and deep fryers to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Must maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on slicer. Must clean slicer and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: The following previous core violation from report #2560489 dated on 07/15/22 not corrected-#56 clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment. Instructed manager said previous core violation must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed the left door of the 2 door true prep cooler with a torn door gasket. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the 3 compartment sink leaking at the drain line. Management instructed to repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the women's washroom. Must provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the left door of the 2 door true prep cooler with a torn door gasket. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the microwave.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside of the women's washroom. Must provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Correct By: Monday, May 06, 2019 Violation Codes: 4-202.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original container.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 10 rodent droppings on lower shelf at service counter and on outlet cover behind chemical storage table in rear prep/dish washing area.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/6/19.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of frnt door.must make door tight fitting.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store multiuse utensils with handles in upright position.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate grocery bags used for food storage and provde food grade bags.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil wrapped around pipes of cooking equipment.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must provide 1- more sink stopper for 3- comp sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill table and fryer cabinets.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in front prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink not maintained at this time. When filing left compartment sink and release clear water backing up from the middle sink compartment. Also observed 3-compartment sinks draining slow. Instructed to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030. No citation issued.