JAN 9
2026
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POZOLERIA Y ANTOJITOS MARTHA INC..
EAT. 82/100
2459 S HOMAN AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 9, 2026 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, with 12 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUEBOARD IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKET ON COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUN 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HEANDLING FOOD WITHOUT TRAINNG CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
JUN 152023PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2023
PASSED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LARGE GAP UNDER EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR (DOOR OPEN FOR AIR CIRCULATION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TRAPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF FILLED TRAPS.
APR 252022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND NEAR FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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SEP 292020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INTRUSTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREA ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED TO RPVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
JUN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FLATTOP AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CORNERS OF THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 152018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector Comments: 4-301.11 MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 102018FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2018
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.9F. MUST PROVIDE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION USED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL IN REAR AREA IN BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.
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