Pancho's Cantina
327 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago 60604
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass0%
- Conditional67%
- Fail33%
- ConditionalFeb 26, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 63
Removal of suspension sign
Observed license suspension sign removed from front entry door by someone not authorized to do so at this time,pic was instructed not to cover,or deface,or remove signage under penalty.(priority foundation 7-42-050)(cos)(citation issued)
- 63
- FailFeb 25, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 50
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Observed no hot running water in premises. 3- compartment sink 75.2f. Must have hot running water at 100.o degrees f at hand sinks and 110.0f at 3- compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)
- 50
- No verdictFeb 19, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- ConditionalJul 16, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in prep areas, bar and dishwashing area. Instructed to post clearly visible signage that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing sinks used by food employees.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed slight brown buildup on interior white and clear components of three margarita dispensers(near nozzles)in first floor bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior of all three margarita dispensers in first floor bar to prevent contamination of margaritas.
- 25
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure stating that asterisked animal derived foods can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order to menu. Corrected on site, disclosure stating that asterisked animal foods are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order added to menu before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Observed openings at base in middle and at base of left and right double outer glass front entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed boxes, milk crates and containers stored on floor in first floor walk in cooler and first floor dry storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed ice buildup on rear line of basement walk in freezer condensor. Instructed to remove ice buildup on rear line of basement walk in freezer condensor.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Expired proof of allergen awareness training certificate provided for one city of Chicago food service sanitation manager. Instructed to provide valid allergen awareness training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates
- 10
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
On the street
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What it gets cited for
- 631×
Removal of suspension sign
- 501×
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- 101×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- 161×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- 251×
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- 381×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- 471×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- 551×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1676129 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.