Pantanos Restaurant Chicago
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Pantanos Restaurant Chicago has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pantanos Restaurant Chicago trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, no certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sinks in prep kitchen and front service line ( utensils, aprons placed in. Instructed to keep hand wash sinks accessible at all times during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: No date marking on cooked food containers in walk-in cooler, Instructed to date all cooked food items and discard within 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No food temperature measuring devices, no probe thermometer on site. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: No pest control service, no log book instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food equipment at the bar area not clean, cutting boards, blenders, prep table all not clean with food debris and encrusted foods. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker not protected from customers, ice maker placed in hallway leading to customers restroom, Instructed to keep away from customers reach.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handler training certificate for all employees, instructed to obtain.
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Apr 18, 2024
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (REFRIED BEANS, COOKED RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOOD IS PREPARED OR HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (KITCHEN AREA, SERVER AREA, BAR AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE ADDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER NOT PROVIDED AT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING CLEANSER TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR AREA BLOCKED BY BEVERAGE CART AND INACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE ARE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) VIOLATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, USED TO COVER DOUGH IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS AND ONLY USE LINENS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD TO LINE A FOOD CONTAINER FOR SERVICE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LEFT OUT OF SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE WET AT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN WATER WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR TO UTILITY SINK/WATER HEATER CLOSET TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND STUCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE UTILITY CLOSET DOOR AND MAINTAIN FACILITY AND DOORS IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: DISPENSING UTENSILS IMMERSED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE ABOVE TOP OF FOOD AND CONTAINER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 13, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Mar 30, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (EX. CEVICHE, OYSTERS, AGUACHILES)WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: UNPROTECTED/UNLOCKED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK/PROPER PROTECTION FOR ICE MACHINE IN COMMON AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (COLD/HOT MEASURING DEVICE)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pantanos Restaurant Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pantanos Restaurant Chicago on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pantanos Restaurant Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pantanos Restaurant Chicago.
Has Pantanos Restaurant Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pantanos Restaurant Chicago have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pantanos Restaurant Chicago means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pantanos Restaurant Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pantanos Restaurant Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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