What is Poncitlan Jalisco No.1's health inspection score?

Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 last inspected?

Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 was last inspected on October 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 have?

Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 has 36 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 safe to eat at?

Yes, Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 serve?

Poncitlan Jalisco No.1 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Poncitlan Jalisco No.1

Name: Poncitlan Jalisco No.1
Address: 4460 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago, 60639
Rating: 88

4460 W DIVERSEY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/27/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Oct 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

May

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

May 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Canvass3 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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 FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−26 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE "COLD BEVERAGES" COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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 WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. VIOLATION #58 (6-303.11) 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. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE REAR PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.

Base deductions−25 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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