Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2

6600 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2 stretching back to 2020. On Apr 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: TORN DOOR GASKET ON UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWL USED AS SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FRONT AREA REFRIGERATOR, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS FROM FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED WITH HANDLE IN THE FOOD ITEM IN SEVERAL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BULK DRY BEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA, SALSA CONTAINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE STICKING OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR PREP HANWASH SINKS. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT LEFT, RIGHT, AND MIDDLE SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS AT REAR PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER IN THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ADVISED TO UNCLOG SINK AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ISSUE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN FRONT GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NO STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HOLD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 14, 2020

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2 on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2.

Has Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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