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Poncitlan Jalisco No.1: health inspection history

4460 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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Address
4460 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Also known as
Poncitlan Jalisco
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass w/ Conditions on Jun 4, 2026
License number
2152972
Latest inspection
Jun 4, 2026 (Canvass)
Records shown
12 inspections, Apr 6, 2021 to Jun 4, 2026

Across these 12 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 3 × Pass w/ Conditions; 3 × Fail. 51 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jun 4, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN CORNER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEXT TO GRILL, AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. DROPPINGS REMOVED, AREA SANITIZED, PEST CONTROL SERVICE SCHEDULED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).…
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Oct 27, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN INSIDE A BIN OR CONTAINER.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ICE SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP OF A BROWN-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 12, 2024 Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.

Jan 9, 2024 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. BEEF AT 62.5F AND 82.3F, CHICKEN AT 46.7F AND RICE AT 44.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED…
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP ROOM AND NEXT TO THE AC UNIT (ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASES) IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 16, 2023 Short Form Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP DISPENSER.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: 2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

May 15, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Sep 16, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 9, 2022 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW BEEF, PICO DE GALLO, AND COOKED PORK FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF TCS FOOD (SEAFOOD SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS; FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE "COLD BEVERAGES" COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP ROOM AND NEXT TO THE AC UNIT (ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASES) IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND NO BASE COVING IN THE REAR DISH AND PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM AND INSIDE THE REAR PREP ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/2/2022 REPORT #2556669 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-501.11) FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #47 (4-101.19) OBSERVED RUST ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR RAETONE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED…

Jun 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUST ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR RAETONE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

May 4, 2022 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE REAR PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUST ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR RAETONE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
  • 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: FOUND THE PUBLIC RESTROOM ACCESSIBLE IN THE WAREWASHING ROOM WITHOUT ANY SEPARATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT RESTROOMS FOR PUBLIC USE CANNOT BE LOCATED IN A WAREWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP ROOM AND BEHIND THE AC UNIT IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Apr 14, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Apr 6, 2021 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK BERWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
  • 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2367112 FROM 04/13/2020. 10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASH ROOM. 38 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP 1/4" INCH GAP AT LEFT BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 47…

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.