Chicago · Official inspection records

PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

700 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT on .

Checked · Source updated

Most recent visit in the dataset

Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629447

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MAANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610965

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610530

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594076

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR MAIN FLOOR WITH RUST BUILDING UP ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA FRONT AND REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING IN AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS ON IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE COMING FROM THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ANY FOODS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582799

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581971

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581470

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIORS OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF RESIDENTIAL GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT OPERABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549965

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEANING ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 1S FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: WASTE CAN NEEDED AT ALL HANDSINK AREAS TO DISPOSE OF PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST, 2ND AND BASEMENT AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT ALL WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT 2ND FLOOR AREA IN NEED OF COVERING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION UNITS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472843

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472569

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN LEDGE IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR NAPKINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON OUTLETS IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF SOUTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TO TEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS DURING HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EXTEND ICE MACHINES WASTE LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT LOCKER ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301203

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WTIH THE DATE IT WILL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PRINTED MENU AS REQUIRED FOR FOODS THAT ARE OFFERED UNDERCOOKED (STEAK); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET GIVEN TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SECOND FLOOR BAR AND INTERIORS OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND STICKY RESIDUE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2151052

Location recorded for this inspection · PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 700 W 31ST ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND SPLATTER. HOOD VENTILATION IN BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. AIR VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA, 2ND FLOOR PREP, WALK IN BASEMENT COOLER AND 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR MENS ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, CEILING TILES IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT 3 COMPAFRTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60616

394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

Checked · Source updated See the ZIP directory →

Same inspection jurisdiction

Nearby establishments

Select up to three other establishments to compare with this record.
  • FREDDIES701 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • FREDDIES701 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • FREDDIES701 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • FREDDIES701 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • J. J. PEPPERS659 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • J.J. PEPPERS659 W 31ST ST · Chicago, IL 60616CONVENIENCE STORE · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 18867.

Food Inspections

Checked · Source updated

The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

Check Health Inspection is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government health department. Inspection information comes from public government records and may change as new inspections or corrections are published.

Report a record discrepancy →