Panchito's Grill

7138-7140 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 28, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Panchito's Grill is still short, with only two visits logged. On Feb 28, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Panchito's Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 28, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Panchito's Grill is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 28, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2013

License

8 minor violations.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKS-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN INTO PREP AREA WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING TO ELIMINATE WATER BACK-UP.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA, KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE. ALSO SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SAID SINK

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,FRONT AREA.REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOOD ITEM AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA.SEAL HOLE ON WALL BY THE STORAGE DOOR, FRONT AREA. SEAL WALL UNDER THE CABINET AROUND THE PIPE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,ALSO UNDER THE FRONT HOOD BY THE GYRO UNIT. REPLACE DEAD BULB IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL IN DINING AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panchito's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panchito's Grill on file is from Feb 28, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Panchito's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panchito's Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panchito's Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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