PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER 30 POUND BUS TUB OF COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59.8 DEGREES, FOUND LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED SALSA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3 DEGREES. PRODUCT WAS COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, NOT PROPERLY COOLED. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 60 POUNDS ALL PRODUCT WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: FOUND 1 OUT 2 ICE MACHINES WITH MOLD BUILD UP INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. FOUND LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA BLACK WITH DEEP CUTS. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED DAILY. FOUND 2 SET OF POP GUN HOLDER WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION.

These activities introduce saliva and contaminants into food areas, potentially spreading bacteria and viruses to customers.

Food employees must not eat, drink, or use tobacco in food preparation areas.

Eating, drinking, tobacco use only in designated areas; Closed beverage containers with straw allowed in some areas; Proper tasting using clean utensil each time; No personal items in food prep areas.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. 8-10 FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LARGE AMOUNTS OF STICKY AND MOLD BUILD UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AT TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. CUTTING BOARDS DICOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP: FRYERS, FLATTOP GRILL, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZRS, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN PLATEWARE IS STORED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS IN BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR PREP, 2ND FLOOR PREP,1ST FLOOR BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD, FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOME LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOME LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST AT BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.