APR 23
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PANTANOS RESTAURANT CHICAGO LLC.
BEAT. 21/100
2519-2523 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
APR 162026FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2026
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Obstructed hand wash sinks in prep kitchen and front service line ( utensils, aprons placed in. Instructed to keep hand wash sinks accessible at all times during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
No date marking on cooked food containers in walk-in cooler, Instructed to date all cooked food items and discard within 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
No pest control service, no log book instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Food equipment at the bar area not clean, cutting boards, blenders, prep table all not clean with food debris and encrusted foods. instructed to clean and maintain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Ice maker not protected from customers, ice maker placed in hallway leading to customers restroom, Instructed to keep away from customers reach.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
No food handler training certificate for all employees, instructed to obtain.
APR 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (REFRIED BEANS, COOKED RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOOD IS PREPARED OR HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER NOT PROVIDED AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA BLOCKED BY BEVERAGE CART AND INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE ARE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (KITCHEN AREA, SERVER AREA, BAR AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, USED TO COVER DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS AND ONLY USE LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD TO LINE A FOOD CONTAINER FOR SERVICE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT OF SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE WET AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN WATER WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR TO UTILITY SINK/WATER HEATER CLOSET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND STUCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY CLOSET DOOR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY AND DOORS IN GOOD REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 272023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
DISPENSING UTENSILS IMMERSED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE TOP OF FOOD AND CONTAINER
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAK UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
APR 132023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 13
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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MAR 302023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (EX. CEVICHE, OYSTERS, AGUACHILES)WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (COLD/HOT MEASURING DEVICE)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
UNPROTECTED/UNLOCKED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK/PROPER PROTECTION FOR ICE MACHINE IN COMMON AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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