Chicago
56
YOUR CALL

Pochos

2025 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2021-08-27
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2021-08-27)
Failed 2 inspections (2021, 2019)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Other minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2021-08-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
9
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN CO...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR STAIRCASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-08-25 Fail Canvass
17
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3/4LBS. SLICED TOMATO 57.2F,5LBS. COOKED ONIONS 44.8F,3/4LB. CUT LETTUCE 60.8F. 2LBS. DICED POTATO 68.0F, 12OZ. COOKED CHIROZO 51.6F,1LB. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 59.7F, 1LB. CHIROZO GRAVY 44.7F,1LB. R...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR EGG STATION PREP COOLER AT 44.6F,2- DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER AT 48.2F AND 2- DRAWER/1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.1F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOL...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INFO GIVEN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN SILVERWARE TRAY IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR STAIRCASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-27 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

2019-08-02 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS CONSTRUCTED OF HARDWOOD, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED PLANKS MISSING, CUT OUT AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

2019-07-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED WINDOW IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE MIXER ON SITE, TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. OWNER STATED THEY WILL REMOVE THE MIXER AND THE BREAD SLICER AND WILL NOT USE IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP ONTO THE FLOOR. OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS CONSTRUCTED OF HARDWOOD, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED PLANKS MISSING, CUT OUT AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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