Los Pancho's Restaurant

July 17, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WOMENS RESTROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN BAR AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE STOCKED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED WHILE MANAGER IS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPRATURES OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (50F) AND REACH-IN PREP COOLER (53F) IN THE KITCHEN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WITH COMMON NAME IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES HANGED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
code 38
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: NO LICENSED DUMPSTER COMPANY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORN GROUT LINES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO FILL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST TAKE A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ON SITE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST RECIEVE OR OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 58

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