Pochos
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2021
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Score
Pochos appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2019. The most recent report on file is from Aug 27, 2021. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Pochos since Aug 27, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Aug 25, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH INFO GIVEN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN SILVERWARE TRAY IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR STAIRCASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE LARGE OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYERS UNDER VENTILATION UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
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Aug 2, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 22, 2019
License
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOW IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pochos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pochos on file is from Aug 27, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pochos?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pochos.
Has Pochos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pochos have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pochos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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