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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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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.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
231207

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

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. MAINTENANCE MAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK, HOT WATER PROVIDED UPON INSPECTION COMPLETION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE NOT CLEAN. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON TOP AND SIDES OF SAID RECEPTICLE. ALSO, FOUND DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING, LARGE OPENING ON TOP, NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTICLE AND REPLACE AND OR REPAIR DUMPSTER LIDS TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 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, SOME RACKS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR ON 1ST. FLOOR, SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, PROVIDE RACKS AND OR SHELVES FOR GARAGE STORAGE ITEMS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REPAIR INTERIOR PANELS AT CHEST FREEZERS, SEAL EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD-UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: WALLS BEHIND 1ST. FLOOR BAR, UNDER, AROUND, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, FLOOR MATS ON 2ND FLOOR, STAIR WELL, STAFF TOILET ROOM, COMPRESSORS BEHIND PREP COOLER ON 2ND. FLOOR, AND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

  • 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 MAKE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND STAFF TOILET ROOM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE THROUGH OUT 2ND FLOOR DINING AREA, WALL JUNCTIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE PANEL FOR MISSING SECTION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR, REPAIR WALL SECTIONS AT REAR 1ST. FLOOR PREP AREA.

  • 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 LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT 1ST. FLOOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ABOVE DRAIN BOARD.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: 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 VENTILATION INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER PIPING AT 1ST. FLOOR HAND SINK.

  • 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.

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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.

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

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