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Pozoleria El Mexicano

July 12, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" OR "ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER INSIDE THE MOP SINK/STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM SAID AREA, AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOUND BAGS OF ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: FOUND CRACKED EGGS, DIRT, AND OTHER OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH IN BEER COOLER IN THE BAR. COOLER IS CURRENTLY TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL OLD FOOD AND DETAIL CLEAN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE STAFF WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE CREVICES OF THE KITCHEN FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY SOOT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: FOUND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 26, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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