Pancho Pistolas Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Pancho Pistolas Mexican Restaurant, located at 700 W 31st St in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on January 8, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to non-food contact surfaces, physical facilities, and allergen training. Across 25 recorded inspections, the restaurant has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 23, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 19, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Feb 17, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 12, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
39
Jul 16, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
50
Mar 27, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 10, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 19, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 15, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 18, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 11, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
61
Mar 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 25, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 18, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 9, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
58
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MAANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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