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Poncitlan Restaurant No 2

4003 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 14, 2012
74
Score
Medium Risk

Poncitlan Restaurant No 2 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Feb 14, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 14, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Poncitlan Restaurant No 2's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 14, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front exposed hand sink install next to steam table. Instructed to install shield between sides of hand sink.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained around cooking equipment. Instructed to replace damaged floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Rubber coving not installed along wallbase in areas of prep and storage area. Instructed to install rubber coving. Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile. Light covers and shield not cleaned in prep area. Instructed to detail clean covers and shields. Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Sink stoppers not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace broken sink stoppers.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.
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Aug 12, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP AREA). NOTED SOUR CREAM AT 52.3F, RAW BEEF AT 47.2F, SLICED HAM AT 46.7F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.1F, BEANS 44.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. NOTED PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $40.00, TOTAL WEIGHT OF 5 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE WITH LIME BUID-UP (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE (FRONT PREP AREA).------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZER.-----NOTED SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR LEVEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AT HOOD/VENT ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND BY GARBAGE/GREASE DUMPSTER AREA (CABINET, CARPETING,PLYWOOD ETC) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poncitlan Restaurant No 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poncitlan Restaurant No 2 on file is from Feb 14, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poncitlan Restaurant No 2?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poncitlan Restaurant No 2.

Has Poncitlan Restaurant No 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poncitlan Restaurant No 2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Poncitlan Restaurant No 2 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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