PANCHO PISTOLAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE NON-SLIP MATS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN SITE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.