POZOLERIA IGUALA IN CHICAGO INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3835 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

13 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11

2025

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPONENT SINK.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED BASEMENT GREASE TRAP FOR 2 COMP SINK ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

"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."

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

SEP 19

2024

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

APR 6

2023

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 30

2023

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SLICER. MUST CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

JUL 15

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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JUL 8

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 51.1F, BEEF AT 48.7F, AND CHEESE AT 45.5-48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS, SOUP, ETC.) STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 50# OF FOOD WORTH $350. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

AUG 17

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS NOT LABELED- COOKED PORK AND COOKED STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE GREATER THAN 24 HOURS WITH SELL BY DATE. ALL SAID FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

APR 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369342 ON 4/16/20 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 16

2020

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK SKIN WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 4/13/20 INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE EXPIRED FOOD OF APPROXIMATELY 2# AND $5. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER WITH A TORN DOOR GASKET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FEB 6

2019

FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.1.5LBS. COOKED STEAK 48.4F,3LBS. RAW CHICKEN 46.6F,1LB. RAW STEAK 45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.5.5LBS.$29.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 22

2017

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

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.

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