Pancho's Cantina

Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in premises. 3- compartment sink 75.2f. Must have hot running water at 100.o degrees f at hand sinks and 110.0f at 3- compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base in middle and at base of left and right double outer glass front entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes, milk crates and containers stored on floor in first floor walk in cooler and first floor dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on rear line of basement walk in freezer condensor. Instructed to remove ice buildup on rear line of basement walk in freezer condensor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance on the wall on caulking above the sprayer at dish machine and along wall behind/under low temperature dish machine. Also noted mold like substance on ceiling above mop sink. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling tiles located in food storage area. Must repair and maintain to prevent physical contamination.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on prep cooler in rear first floor kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooves and stains on cutting boards in rear 1st floor kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed caulk on 3 compartment sink located in 1st floor kitchen covered in black slime. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered trash receptacle in female toilet rooms located in basement and on 3rd floor. Instructed to install and maintain covered trash receptacles in all female toilet rooms.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed core violation from inspection #2200845 dated 8/13/2018 not corrected: "observed no allergen aeareness for managers with city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide." priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed unclean raw wood shelf inside walk in rear cooler. Instructed to remove.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tile by bar on roof top. Instructed to replace.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting board in the 1st fl food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found the wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting board in the 1st fl food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found the wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 90 live small flies in the following areas: basement bar area, drain pipe in beer cooler storage area, 1st floor bar dining room wall and rear stair case near rear exit door. Instructed manager to eliminated live flies, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation # 7-38-020

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Osbserved no chemical test strips at the following area: 1st floor bar and roof top bar, 3 comp sink. Sinks were set up and using quaternary ammonia for the sanitizer. Instructed to obtain the chemical test kit for the sanitizer used. Serious violation #7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting board in the 1st fl food preparation area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace the cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface. -instructed to provide a lid for the ice bins in the bar areas. Maintain same.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed deep fryers in 1st floor cook line and in roof top cook line, with accessive grease and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Also, observed microwave in 1st floor cook line, the can opener, knife rack and lower surface of the prep tables not clean, with food and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain the floor drains and floors.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Found the walls, light shield and ceiling tiles in the basement rear area above the beer walk in cooler and in the 1st fl food preparation area around the dish washing machine, sinks and cooking equipment with dirt, brown substance and food on them. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls, ceiling tiles and light shields.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found the mops stored inside the mop buckets when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use and dispose of dirty water. Maintain same.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found the wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm). -must store the ice scoops in a clean bin or handles up in the ice when not in use.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: disposable plates not stored properly, instructed to store invertedly to prevent dust collection.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: employees clothing stored on food shelves, instructed to keep away.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Scoops stored on top of ice cubes at 1st fl bar ice bins, instructed to store off cubes.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed possible food contamination of foods not protected during storage, inside of coolers,(ie apporox 8lbs of assorted hummus uncovered next to raw uncovered chicken,and uncovered ,raw beef next to raw green peppers.instructed to remove all hummus and vegetables).manager discarded foods.apporox cost $35.00.serious violation issued 7-38-005a

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk containers in dry food storage room on 1st fl.must label.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed clean dish storage shelves not clean of debris in dish washing/prep area. Also metal dry storage shelves must clean/maintain

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Beer lines,walls and ceiling inside walk in beer cooler not clean of debris.must clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Faucet leaky at neck on 3- comp sink at bar 3rdfl.must repair

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk containers not labeld in dry food storage room on 1st fl.must label.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed clean dish storage shelves not clean of debris in dish washing/prep area. Also metal dry storage shelves must clean/maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Beer lines,walls and ceiling inside walk in beer cooler not clean of debris.must clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Faucet leaky at neck on 3- comp sink at bar 3rdfl.must repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No idph food handlers certificates for employees.must provide at next routine inspection

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed accumualted grease behind the lower door of the fryers on the 3rd floor. Instructed to clean and maintain the lower interior of the fryers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cooking equipment with accumulated grease in the 1st floor and 3rd floor kitchens. Instructed to cean and maintain the floors.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the drain plugs not working properly at the dish room 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain all drain plugs

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoops at the 1st floor bar stored inside of the ice. Instructed to store all ice scoops on a clean surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine and reachine in cooler on 3rd floor in need of detail cleaning to remove all buuld of food and food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Roof top wood floor in need of detail cleaning in corners and under equipment to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all walls around roof top bar, wait station and soup station must clean and maintain at all times.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Men's room on 3rd floor in need of detail cleaning. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter at 3rd floor storage closet must be organized and or removed. Must correct and maintain

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in it own clean sanitized container. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from august 20, 2013 report #1114982 insp#333 the following not corrected #32 must sand or replace cutting boards in rear (1st fl) prep area with deep, dark grooves #33 must detail clean and maintain the storage racks in the walk in coolers and in the prep areas #34 must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains and floors in corners and under/around all heavy equipment #35 must detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling in all prep areas around dishmachine, sinks and heavy equipment. Remove mold, dirt/dust and food splatter #38 must fix the leaks and maintain at the cold water knob (in the 1st fl prep area) and roof top (bar) on the 3-comp. Sinks. #42 must properly store all ice scoops in a sanitized bin or in ice handle up must correct all vuiolations and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090 citation issued prevuious minors not

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all cooking equipment ist floor and roof top to remove all grease build up. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Splash guard needed at handsink in 1st floor prep area. Must install and maintain at all times.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometerss. Must install and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must sand or replace cutting boards in rear (1st fl) prep area with deep, dark grooves.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the storage racks in the walk in coolers and in the prep areas.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains and floors in corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling in all prep areas around dishmachine, sinks and heavy equipment. Remove mold, dirt/dust and food splatter.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leaks and maintain at the cold water knob (in the 1st fl prep area) and roof top (bar) on the 3-comp. Sinks.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all ice scoops in a sanitized bin or in ice handle up.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly date and label product in the walk in cooler that has been prepared/cooked or removed from its original container.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the can opener and the interior of the ice cream freezer in the front prep area-remove excess ice.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors under/around all heavy equipment.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain walls around the dish machine and vents in the toilet rooms.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must fix the leaks at the cold water knob under the exposed hand washing sink and under the cold water knob on the 3-comp. Sink in the rear prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all unused wash cloths in buckets of sanitizing solution when not being used.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES WITH STAINED PITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT COOKLINE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND SINKS AND CUTTING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES AT BAR AND IN PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. TICKET #H000063474 17.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WOODEN PANEL AT BAR LOOSE (LEADING INTO BAR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BAR COUNTER/SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT BAR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AND BAR AREA, INTERIOR OF CABINET AT BAR AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE AREA AND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND PROVIDE CEILING TILE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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. DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found shelvings unit not clean at rear preparation areas.(Must be wiped down)

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. Found containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not swept at liquor storage areas (2nd floor).

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored.