Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2017, Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT, PREP/ STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPONENT SINK.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT GREASE TRAP FOR 2 COMP SINK ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY WHERE FOOD RACKS ARE AGAINST EXPOSED BRICK THAT IS BREAKING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 6, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560489 DATED ON 07/15/22 NOT CORRECTED-#56 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SLICER. MUST CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 8, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (SALSAS, SOUP, ETC.) STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 50# OF FOOD WORTH $350. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 51.1F, BEEF AT 48.7F, AND CHEESE AT 45.5-48.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATED, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS NOT LABELED- COOKED PORK AND COOKED STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY LABEL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE GREATER THAN 24 HOURS WITH SELL BY DATE. ALL SAID FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Apr 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2369342 ON 4/16/20 NOT CORRECTED: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER WITH A TORN DOOR GASKET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT THE DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK SKIN WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 4/13/20 INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE EXPIRED FOOD OF APPROXIMATELY 2# AND $5. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER WITH A TORN DOOR GASKET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 14, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Monday, May 06, 2019 Violation Codes: 4-202.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
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Feb 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.1.5LBS. COOKED STEAK 48.4F,3LBS. RAW CHICKEN 46.6F,1LB. RAW STEAK 45.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.5.5LBS.$29.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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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 (STEAK,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS POSTED ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER AND ON OUTLET COVER BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/6/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRNT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago.
Has Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pozoleria Iguala in Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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