Chicago · Official inspection records
3400 N CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60641
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA PONCITLAN #5 on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA PONCITLAN #5 · 3400 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA PONCITLAN #5 · 3400 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA PONCITLAN #5 · 3400 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTH UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN PREP AREA HAVE INTERIOR GRIME/ DRIED BLOOD . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENT COVERS IN WALK COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA PONCITLAN #5 · 3400 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR PREP COOLER
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT FIXTURES UNCLEAN,MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT FIXTURES
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA PONCITLAN #5 · 3400 N CICERO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods in coolers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice machine panel not removable. Instructed to have proper tools for removal of ice machine cover. Gaskets on prep cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn gaskets to properly seal cooler doors.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener, cooking equipment, fan covers and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light and ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean covers. Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cold water not supplied at utility sink. Instructed to have cold running water under city pressure.
Local context · Chicago
201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1491801.
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