MAY 8
2013
PASS · 0 violations
Taqueria Don Pancho's
Chicago Health Dept
1943 W 51ST ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2013.
9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2013.
Last inspected May 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2013
Inspection history
FEB 6
2013
PASS 5 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACING CEILING TILES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 9
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
NO SOAP, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, OR TOILET PAPER IN ANY OF THE FIVE TOILET ROOMS. EMPLOYEE HAD TO LEAVE PREMISES TO PURCHASE SAME. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 28
2011
PASS 2 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
DEC 15
2011
FAIL 0 violations
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NOV 4
2011
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 27
2011
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING/IN POOR REPAIR AT TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES.MUST REPAIR. EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS-RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. FOUND 32 RAT DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENING IN WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
APR 28
2011
PASS 3 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE FOODS/MEATS IN FREEZER,PREP FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO SOAP,HAND DEVICE IN WASHROOMS-1ST/BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST INSTALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN MOP ROOM ,BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM,UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS FROM DEBRIS.
APR 13
2010
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SURFACES, MUST REMOVE RUST ON METAL WIRE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, KEEPING COLD AIR IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPING ON REAR EXIT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY, REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THEROMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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