Taqueria Don Pancho's
Last inspected: May 8, 2013
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The health department has logged nine inspections at Taqueria Don Pancho's, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Taqueria Don Pancho's since May 8, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 8, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACING CEILING TILES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: NO SOAP, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, OR TOILET PAPER IN ANY OF THE FIVE TOILET ROOMS. EMPLOYEE HAD TO LEAVE PREMISES TO PURCHASE SAME. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 28, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Dec 15, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING/IN POOR REPAIR AT TOP AND BOTTOM SIDES.MUST REPAIR. EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS-RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. FOUND 32 RAT DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS OF DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OPENING IN WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Apr 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE FOODS/MEATS IN FREEZER,PREP FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NO SOAP,HAND DEVICE IN WASHROOMS-1ST/BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN MOP ROOM ,BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM,UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS FROM DEBRIS.
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Apr 13, 2010
Special Events (Festivals)
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SURFACES, MUST REMOVE RUST ON METAL WIRE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, KEEPING COLD AIR IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPING ON REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY, REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THEROMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Don Pancho's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Don Pancho's on file is from May 8, 2013. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Don Pancho's?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Don Pancho's.
Has Taqueria Don Pancho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Don Pancho's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Don 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.
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