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POCHOS

2025 W 35TH ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for POCHOS 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
2562574

Location recorded for this inspection · POCHOS · 2025 W 35TH ST

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528701

Location recorded for this inspection · POCHOS · 2025 W 35TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR STAIRCASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528564

Location recorded for this inspection · POCHOS · 2025 W 35TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3/4LBS. SLICED TOMATO 57.2F,5LBS. COOKED ONIONS 44.8F,3/4LB. CUT LETTUCE 60.8F. 2LBS. DICED POTATO 68.0F, 12OZ. COOKED CHIROZO 51.6F,1LB. BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES 59.7F, 1LB. CHIROZO GRAVY 44.7F,1LB. RAW CHICKEN BREAST 57.9F, 7LBS. PORK 47.5F,10LBS. EMPANADAS 46.0F,1LB. CREAM SAUCE 57.2F,5 DOZEN POOLED EGGS 48.2F,3LBS. SPRING MIX 48.7F-68.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.37LBS. $108.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR EGG STATION PREP COOLER AT 44.6F,2- DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER AT 48.2F AND 2- DRAWER/1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 46.1F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INFO GIVEN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN SILVERWARE TRAY IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR STAIRCASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359403

Location recorded for this inspection · POCHOS · 2025 W 35TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304108

Location recorded for this inspection · POCHOS · 2025 W 35TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS CONSTRUCTED OF HARDWOOD, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED PLANKS MISSING, CUT OUT AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303452

Location recorded for this inspection · POCHOS · 2025 W 35TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED WINDOW IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MIXER ON SITE, TOO LARGE TO FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. OWNER STATED THEY WILL REMOVE THE MIXER AND THE BREAD SLICER AND WILL NOT USE IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP ONTO THE FLOOR. OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOORS CONSTRUCTED OF HARDWOOD, NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY CLEANABLE.OBSERVED PLANKS MISSING, CUT OUT AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2678281.

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