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Pozoleria El Mexicano

June 4, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF SLICED RAW BEEF AT 50.4F, APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF CHICKEN FLAUTAS AT 47.9, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 47.2, APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 48.4. ALL FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD INSIDE INCLUDING RAW BEEF, COOKED BEEF, AND COOKED RICE. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED MOP SINK IN ROOM CONTAINING ICE MACHINE WITH A LARGE HOLE IN THE SIDE. REPLACE SINK AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN NORTH EAST CORNER OF KITCHEN ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOX MISSING CEILING TILES. REPLACE CEILING TILES ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOXES. OBSERVED CEILING TILES ABOVE SHELVING CONTAINING POTS AND PANS STAINED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 9, 2024: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.