Pancho's

5657 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Pancho's has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 24, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Pancho's since Jun 24, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“All food employees have food handler training” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pancho's is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jun 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 -INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 18, 2019
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCK LEVER NOT WORKING . WATER IS NOT STAYING ON THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK THE UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOOD BEING SERVED ON THE PREMISES ON THE MENU, PLACARDS, TABLE TENTS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pancho's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pancho's on file is from Jun 24, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pancho's?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pancho's.

Has Pancho's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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