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Pozoleria Iguala In Chicago Inc.

Restaurant

3835 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Square

Sep 11, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Food stored directly on basement floors and grease spilled around waste containers.

Key Findings

  • Food items found stored on the floor in basement and prep areas instead of elevated on shelving at least 6 inches up.
  • Grease spilled on the ground near the grease container; exterior waste area not properly maintained.
  • Basement grease trap for 2-compartment sink heavily encrusted with food debris and requires cleaning.
  • Food debris and spills accumulating throughout facility on floors and surfaces, including inside coolers, hot-holding units, and deep fryers.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's 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.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's 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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Inspection History

Pozoleria Iguala In Chicago Inc. has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 15, 2026.

Jul 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Jul 8, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Sep 11, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations