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Poncitlan Jalisco

4460 W DIVERSEY AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for Poncitlan Jalisco on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637955

Location recorded for this inspection · Poncitlan Jalisco · 4460 W DIVERSEY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CORNER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO GRILL, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. DROPPINGS REMOVED, AREA SANITIZED, PEST CONTROL SERVICE SCHEDULED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1329754

Location recorded for this inspection · Poncitlan Jalisco · 4460 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep area, rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in front kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in bathroom that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles by front counter, dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in bathroom not clean, need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, dining area, and bathroom not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335585

Location recorded for this inspection · Poncitlan Jalisco · 4460 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDLES TO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335376

Location recorded for this inspection · Poncitlan Jalisco · 4460 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NOT AT PROPER FOOD TEMP., FOODS READING, 15 LBS OF COOKED PREPARED RICE, COOKED THE PREVIOUS DAY AT 49.1-50.9'F, AND 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 49.9'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF ABOUT $100, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40.'F, AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 08/06/2012 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. 32 Shelves inside rear 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. 33 Exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. 34 Floors behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. 35 Wall above three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall. 36 Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb with end caps or install shatter-proof bulb. 38 Cold water pressure low at front and rear three compartment sink and utility and front exposed handsink. Instructed to increase water pressure. 41 Unnecessary articles stored in basement and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unsed articles or repair and remove all unnecessary equipment in basement. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND PROVIDE HANDLES TO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT,

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277295

Location recorded for this inspection · Poncitlan Jalisco · 4460 W DIVERSEY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Shelves inside rear 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall above three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb with end caps or install shatter-proof bulb.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cold water pressure low at front and rear three compartment sink and utility and front exposed handsink. Instructed to increase water pressure.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep and 2-door cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in basement and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unsed articles or repair and remove all unnecessary equipment in basement.

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335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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