Restaurant & Pozoleria San Juan

1523 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60651
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Restaurant & Pozoleria San Juan, located at 1523 N Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 16, 2025. This inspection resulted in two critical and one minor violation. Across 44 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk profile.

44
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 23, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Nov 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
50
Mar 18, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
41
Aug 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
52
Jul 9, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 5, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Feb 1, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 14, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 25, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 1, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 25, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 24, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
May 14, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
May 5, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 9, 2014
Complaint
12 minor violations.
55
Mar 14, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 20, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 19, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 24, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 13, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 4, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 11, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
May 8, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 22, 2012
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
58
Mar 13, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Jul 8, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 3, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 2, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 18, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 18, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 2, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
May 4, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Oct 16, 2025 Inspection
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND BUCKETS OF CHICKEN AND PORK SOUP, A POT OF PIG FEET, POTS OF CHICKEN THIGHS, 3 BRICKS OF CHEESE, DEEP PAN OF RICE, AND APPROXIMATELY 70 EGGS. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 375LBS AT $618 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT 53.0F AND REFRIGERATOR AT 45.0F ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR THE VENTILATION SYSTEM CLOSET. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOWSILL UNDER THE WINDOW SIGN THAT SAYS," TACOS MARISCOS" IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)