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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 .

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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.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135239

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1982841

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER IN 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT 1ST FLOOR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1610200

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: OBSERVED LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE TWO AND THREE DOOR UNITS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609880

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

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 5, 2015 AS DESCRIBED: #38 NO HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR WHERE A BLENDER IS USED AND GLASSES WASHED: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR AND TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FIRST FLOOR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT THE TWO AND THREE DOOR UNITS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN WALK IN COOLERS, UNDER EQUIPMENT BEHIND BARS AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME DUST BUILD UP OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON THE CEILINGS OF THE COOLERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SECOND FLOOR BAR WITH NO EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. (THIS BAR IS USED ON OCCASIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528280

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF DUSTY ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND REAR PREP AREA, RAW ROUGH BRICKS BEHIND FRONT BAR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THATS EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR WHERE A BLENDER IS USED AND GLASSES WASHED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496718

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: OBSERVED LOOSE AND WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN; REPLACE/REPAIR GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS. ALL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING IN BOTH KITCHENS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR): INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BAR SINKS, DISHMACHINES AND WALK-IN COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE FAUCET NECKS OF THE THREE COMP SINKS IN BOTH KITCHENS (FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS AND MOPS INSIDE OF BUCKETS AND UTILITY SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP RACK FOR HANGING BROOMS AND MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228057

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: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARDS DICOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: FRYERS, FLATTOP GRILL, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZRS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN PLATEWARE IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR PREP, 2ND FLOOR PREP,1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOME LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228046

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

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER 30 POUND BUS TUB OF COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59.8 DEGREES, FOUND LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED SALSA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, NOT PROPERLY COOLED. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 60 POUNDS ALL PRODUCT WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: FOUND 1 OUT 2 ICE MACHINES WITH MOLD BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA BLACK WITH DEEP CUTS. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. FOUND 2 SET OF POP GUN HOLDER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. 8-10 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LARGE AMOUNTS OF STICKY AND MOLD BUILD UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AT TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARDS DICOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: FRYERS, FLATTOP GRILL, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZRS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN PLATEWARE IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR PREP, 2ND FLOOR PREP,1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOME LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096208

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING DUSTY AT MAIN KITCHEN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531682

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 3COMPARMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAINAGE PIPING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231228

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN, PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR GARAGE STORAGE ITEMS, REPAIR INTERIOR PANELS AT CHEST FREEZERS, AND SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGH OUT BASEMENT, STAIR CASES LEADING TO 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT, AND FLOORS IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE DRAIN BOARD.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS USED FOR FRIED ICE CREAM AND OR REMOVE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Tag RemovalPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Tag Removal
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231209

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

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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