Pass

Pancho's Ice Cream

4055 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 23, 2026

Pancho's Ice Cream was last inspected on July 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at front handwashing sink.instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost freezer and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak under front handwashing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning supplies stored above the hand washing sink. Instructed to properly store cleaning supplies away from prep/dish washing area. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at the base of the hot water knob on the rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and behind the coolers with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walk in freezer floor with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to remove ice and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing mechanism on washrooms doors to be inoperable. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in dishwashing area over 3-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sections of floor in rear area not smooth and easily cleanable, with open patches in linoleum. Instructed person in charge to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted facility did not provide a posted valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate while employees working on site. Informed facility a certified manager with a current city of chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid city of chicago certificate must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served or while employees are on premises. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken floor tiles under paletta wrapper in rear. Must replace stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out lights throughout facility and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and prep table in paleta prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walk in freezer floor with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to remove ice and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVID AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE POLICY FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARREAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ALLERGENS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy procedure available to view.must provid and maintain.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure policy for clean up of vomiting and diarreal.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometers in front glass reach in cooler and rear palletas milk cooler.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rodent droppings on floor in various areas such as in front prep area on floor along wall bases behind coolers,prep table,on prep table under unused equipment,front storage closet on floor and shelving units,in middle chest freezer area along wall bases near chest and 2- door reach in freezer,palletas prep area under food storage shelf,tool storage outside of toiletrooms under shelving unit,rear storage/hot water tank room under and along wallbases of storage shelves,wrapping storage room along walls and under storage shelves,garage area under,around and in between articles.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/3/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink cold water faucet in poor repair in ice cream prep area.must provide cold running water and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lids open and trash bags above rims,lids not able to close,trash and debris on ground around dumpster.must clean and maitain area.have lids tight fitting on dumpster.(priority foundation7-38-020b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a allergens food training certification and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front and garage door not rodent proofed at this time. 1/4 in gap at bottom of door with light available. Found rodent dropping in rear garage area and ant activity. Instructed to correct door and contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out garage area in need of cleaning to remove all debris from floor. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in from sales area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet at toilet room in need of correcting. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Any unnecessary clutter in garage area must be removed or organized. Any unused equipment must be removed. Correct and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    11 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label all promotional items on display for sale.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Properly stored all single service utensils inverted with handles up or out.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all excessive ice build-up inside all deep freezers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interiors and exteriors of all coolers and freezers, and all sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean up all debris from the bases of the walls in all areas and rooms before mopping. Also instructed to wring out excess water from mop before mopping in all areas throughout(too much water left on floors. Replace miising tiles or level floor in small prep area where italian ice is prepared.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all debris, dirt, and dead insects from light shields throughout where present. Replace all missing light shields throughout. Clean dust build-up from all ceiling vents throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace all blown lights throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace broken dipper well in front food prep area. Repair leaky faucets at 3 compartment sinks in main food prep area, and hot water faucet in men's washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must properly organize rear enclosed push cart storage area, and all storage rooms on premises. All articles stored on floors must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All employees handling open foods must wear hair restraints.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met, must meet requirement for all employees classified as food handlers.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some missing floor tile on the floor of the third prep area; replace floor tile where needed. Clean floor under sinks in second prep area to remove standing water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the mens washroom is not working; repair fan. Observed a water stained ceiing tile in the front prep area; replace water stained ceiling tile. Observed dust on the electrical line and light shields above the freezers where the popsicles are stored in the front prep area; clean line and shields to remoce dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found low hot running water pressure in the mens washroom at the handsink; increase the hot running water pressure. The toilet seat in the mens washroom is in poor repair; repair or replace toilet seat.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops on the floor outside of the washrooms; instructed to hang mops properly to dry. Recommended installing a mop rack for hanging wet mops.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Small pre-packaged ice cream cups not properly labeled/dated. Instd to properly do so.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood storage shelves thru-out. Instd to paint/seal same. Dipperwell in poor repair. Instd to repair same. Walk-in freezer door gasket in poor repair, loose and torn, causing excessive ice build-up. Instd to clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Unfinished walls and door frame with gaps in toilet rooms. Instd to finish same so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty in the garage and utility room, clean the floors from corner to corner.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: The rear hallway lighting fixtures are full of dead bugs, clean out the shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: There are two new frozen dessert machines in the front retail shop that have no running water to the tops of the machines, machines tagged held for inspection until the hot and cold running water has been installed to city code.

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