Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Pozoleria Iguala In Chicago #2 Inc

Name: Pozoleria Iguala In Chicago #2 Inc
Address: 6600 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

6600 S Kedzie Ave

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

May 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO DOOR FREEZER, OBSERVED GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER WITH GLUE REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BOTH GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA DESIGNATING COMPARTMENTS FOR WASH-RINSE-SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL SINK AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND RETAIN ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 3, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 25, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s 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 plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source