Pancho Pistolas Mexican Restaurant

February 8, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • water/temperature at the sink offcritical
    Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 9Priority
  • Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 19
  • Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 30
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 32
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 33
  • Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 34
  • Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 35
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 36
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
    Inspector 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. 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.
    code 38
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
    Inspector note: 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.
    code 41

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