Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
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Score
Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2017. Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUEBOARD IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKET ON COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HEANDLING FOOD WITHOUT TRAINNG CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP UNDER EXTERIOR SCREEN DOOR (DOOR OPEN FOR AIR CIRCULATION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO ELIMINATE GAP AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY FILLED WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF FILLED TRAPS.
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN BASEMENT AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND NEAR FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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Sep 29, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INTRUSTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AREA ON SHELVING UNITS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY ITEMS ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RPVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Jun 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FLATTOP AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CORNERS OF THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 15, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 4-301.11 MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 10, 2018
License
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.9F. MUST PROVIDE PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA.MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION USED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL PANEL IN REAR AREA IN BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN.
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Aug 24, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOZZLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET MUST BE EXTENDED TO FULLY REACH 1ST COMPARTMENT. NOZZLE IS ONLY REACHING HALF OF COMPARTMENT. SPRAYER IS BEING USED TO FILL COMPARTMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo.
Has Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo 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 Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pozoleria Y Antojitos Martha Inc. — Es La Hora Del Chivo is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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