What is Pochos's health inspection score?

Pochos has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pochos last inspected?

Pochos was last inspected on July 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pochos have?

Pochos has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pochos safe to eat at?

Pochos has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Pochos serve?

Pochos serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pochos

Name: Pochos
Address: 1727 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 81

1727 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #194 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 3, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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

Feb 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Feb

Apr 2023

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

5 basic

May

Jun 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE SPLASH GUARD DEATTACHED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High5 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER SLICING READY-TO-EAT AVOCADO WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTEAD, USE TONGS, SPOONS, OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
3-304.15 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH ONE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVE ON AND USING THAT HAND TO HANDLE A KNIFE INSTEAD OF HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REVIEW PROPER GLOVE USE WITH ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED AN OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW AND CLEAN THE GROUND AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE COVING DEATTACHED FROM THE WALL UNDER A DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE SPLASH GUARD DEATTACHED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med1 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

48/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A RECORD OF SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
FOUND HOUSEMADE PICKLES ON SITE. A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH BEFORE FERMENTING FOOD. HOUSE MADE PICKLES WERE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO NO LONGER PREPARE, SELL, OR SERVE SAID FOOD ITEM UNTIL HACCP AND A VARIANCE ARE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATIONS ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE IS REQUIRED FOR FERMENTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED FOOD DISCARDED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND IN-HOUSE PICKLES WITH A 3/7 PREPARED-BY DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. THE MANAGER DISCARDS 6 LBS OF PICKLES AT $15. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 23

License InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SEWAGE PIPES IN BASEMENT OVER SINGLE USE FOOD CONTAINERS (FOOD CONTAINER, FOOD SERVICE CUPS). UTENSILS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES MUST BE STORED WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE USE ARTICLES FROM UNDER SEWAGE PIPES. -
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND TWO MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−8 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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