JUN 24
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PANCHO'S ICE CREAM.
EAT. 79/100
4055 W 31ST ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 24, 2025 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, with 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
49
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES AWAY FROM PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND BEHIND THE COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
JUL 102023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 10
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM ON WASHROOMS DOORS TO BE INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
DEC 102020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PALETTA WRAPPER IN REAR. MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 192019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE IN PALETA PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVID AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE POLICY FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARREAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ALLERGENS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 32018FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVID AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE POLICY FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARREAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND REAR PALLETAS MILK COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK COLD WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE A ALLERGENS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 222017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT GARAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN FROM SALES AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CORRECTING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN GARAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 262016PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
MAY 26
2016
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PROMOTIONAL ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROPERLY STORED ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL DEEP FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND ALL SINKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, MUST MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS.
JUN 242015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
JUN 92014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SMALL PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM CUPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UNFINISHED WALLS AND DOOR FRAME WITH GAPS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO FINISH SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MAY 162013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE GARAGE AND UTILITY ROOM, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
THE REAR HALLWAY LIGHTING FIXTURES ARE FULL OF DEAD BUGS, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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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