Pancho Pistolas Mexican Restaurant

September 11, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings3
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIORS OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA (ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
    code 16
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF RESIDENTIAL GRADE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT OPERABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 17, 2022: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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