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PONCE RESTAURANT

4313 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PONCE RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604363

Location recorded for this inspection · PONCE RESTAURANT · 4313 W FULLERTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098632

Location recorded for this inspection · PONCE RESTAURANT · 4313 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR FRONT CLOSET, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098462

Location recorded for this inspection · PONCE RESTAURANT · 4313 W FULLERTON AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REAR WALK IN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 50F. TAGGED COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: -150 LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF, 46.6 F AT $200 (DATED 10/4/17) -200 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES, 46.7 F AT $60, (DATED 10/6/17) -60 LBS OF RAW BEEF STEAK, 46.7 F, AT $249, (DATED 10/5/17) -150 LBS OF SHISH KEBABS, 45.5 F, AT $208, (DATED 10/5/17) MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 560 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $717.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER SANITIZE CONCENTRATION. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR FRONT CLOSET, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059438

Location recorded for this inspection · PONCE RESTAURANT · 4313 W FULLERTON 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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN (NAME,ADDRESS,INGRIEDENTS

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLERAND GARAGE

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH OVENS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PLACE BOTH 1- EYE STOVES UNDER FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050966

Location recorded for this inspection · PONCE RESTAURANT · 4313 W FULLERTON 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 IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED CHICKEN 120.0F,,5LB, COOKED SAUSAGE 132.1F,3LB. COOKED FISH 126.2F-127.9F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 80.4F IN COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.20LBS. COOKED PORK 45.1F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 45.6F,7LBS.PORK STEW 44.4F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES DATED5/19/17 INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 50 LBS. $239. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION.OBSERVED A 1- EYE STOVE WITH A LARGE POT ON TOP OF IT WITH FOOD INSIDE,SAUSAGE MAKER,SEASONINGS,APPX. 10LBS.PEELED ONIONS IN A LARGE BUSS PAN ON PREP TABLE,4- BUCKETS OF CUT PLAINTAINS IN WATERON FLOOR IN REAR ATTACHED GARAGE.MUST REMOVE FOOD ITEMS,COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM REAR GARAGE AREA.NO COOKING OR FOOD PREPARATION ALLOWED IN REAR GARAGE AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 - RODENTICIDE BLOCKS OF OPEN POISON ON FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE NEAR HOT WATER TANK,APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OVER HEAD GARAGE DOOR AND DOOR PANEL,APPX. "3/4-1" ALONG BOTTOM OF MAN DOOR OF GARAGE,APPX."1/2-3/4" ON FRONT DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/23/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN (NAME,ADDRESS,INGREIDENTS)

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO UTENSIL AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND REACH IN COOLER,GAPS & BROKEN GLASS WINDOWS IN ATTACHED GARAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLERAND GARAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT MOP SINK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BOTH OVENS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PLACE BOTH 1- EYE STOVES UNDER FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN GARAGE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978303

Location recorded for this inspection · PONCE RESTAURANT · 4313 W FULLERTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIP GAP.

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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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