LOS PANCHOS
Francisco Flores


Address: 250 West Water Street, Elmira, NY 14901

LOS PANCHOS (Health Operation# 523275) is a foood service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The last inspected date is November 2, 2018.

Business Overview

NYS Health Operation ID 523275
Operation Name LOS PANCHOS
Food Service Description Food Service Establishment - Restaurant/Catering Operation
Facility Address 250 West Water Street
Elmira
NY 14901
Municipality ELMIRA
County CHEMUNG
Permitted Operator Name FRANCISCO FLORES
Permit Expiration Date 01/15/2019
Local Health Department Chemung County
NYSDOH Gazetteer 070101

Inspection Results

Date: 2018-11-02 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Comments: Observed accurate probe thermometers. Observed staff wearing gloves while cutting up pre-cooked and cooled chicken which was at a temperature of 40F. Discussed the cooling of flan with operator. Operator pulls flan from oven and allows to initially cool so that the dessert can be flipped out of baking pan without ruining quality of dessert. Once flipped, topping is added and placed into refrigeration to meet cooling schedule of 120-70F in 2 hours then 70-45F in an additional 4 hours. Observed all time and temperature control for safety/potentially hazardous food (TCS/PHF) in steam table at temperature of 148F or higher. Observed cooked and cooled ground beef in walk-in cooler at depth of 2 inches at temperature of 40F. Observed slice tomatoes in cold holding make unit at temperature of 41F. Observed fish cooked to an internal temperature of 145F. Observed sanitizer (chlorine) in wiping cloth buckets at concentrations greater than 200ppm with facility's test strips. Reviewed code requirement for chlorine based sanitizer to be at a minimum of 100ppm in wiping cloth bucket- recommended facility use less sanitizer in bucket.
Date: 2018-05-31 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Conducted operational inspection at Wisner Market. All hot potentially hazardous (TCS) foods were maintained above 140 dF( Cooked Beef & Ground Beef- + 180dF, Cheese Sauce- + 160 dF), numerical thermometers were available for evaluating cooked phf's. Sectioned individual fruit cups were stored on ice, maintained below 40 dF. Temporary hand wash station was available with water, hand towels and soap. No violations noted during inspection.
Date: 2017-08-31 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 5B (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
Item 9D: Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
Comments: Observed temperature of sliced tomatoes in top of cold holding make unit at temperature of 38dF. Observed rice in steam table at temperature of 167dF. Observed salsa in ice bath at temperature of 42dF. Observed soup in small steam unit at temperature of 187dF. Observed one accurate probe thermometer in kitchen (a second thermometer to be calibrated). Recommended that sanitizer (chlorine) level be 100ppm in wiping cloth buckets.
Date: 2017-07-27 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Comments: Reinspection conducted for catering at wisner market.
Date: 2017-06-01 Type: Inspection Violations: 2 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 5A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38°F during cold holding.
Comments: Inspection conducted at Wisner Market. Observed temporary hand wash station. Observed accurate probe thermometer. Observed pulled chicken and ground beef in steam table at temperature of 188dF. Observed nacho cheese in crock pot being hold held at temperature of 153dF.
Date: 2016-10-18 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: Observed accurate probe thermometers in facility. Observed temperature of soup in steam warmer at 163dF. Observed refried beans in steam table at temperature of 201dF. Observed cooled beef in walk-in cooler at depth of 2 inches in metal pan.
Date: 2016-06-09 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 0 noncritical
Item 5A (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38°F during cold holding.
Comments: Inspection conducted at wisner market for facilities off-premise catering. Observed hot holding table at 148-170dF. Observed temporary hand wash station- discussed hand washing between glove changes.
Date: 2015-11-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 4 noncritical
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Comments: Proper cooling procedures were observed during inspection inside refrigerated equipment. Discussed proper calibration of numerical thermometers used to evaluate cooked potentially hazardous (TCS) foods during inspection with operator. A Time Table of Compliance Date of Dec. 19, 2015 has been established to correct the violations listed above. A re-inspection will be conducted after this date to determine compliance.
Date: 2015-06-11 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Catering inspection conducted at Wisner Market. No violations observed during inspection. Recommended moving of phf/tcs cheese and cut tomatoes out of sun to reduce rate of melting of ice, which is being used for cold-holding.
Date: 2014-10-14 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 7 noncritical
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Item 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Comments: A time table of compliance date of October 28th, 2014 has been established to correct the above-mentioned violations. A re-inspection will be conducted after this date to determine compliance. Discussed routine calibration of numerical thermometers with kitchen staff during inspection along with regular hand washing and proper use of plastic gloves to eliminate direct bare-hand contact with cooked and ready-to-eat foods.
Date: 2014-07-24 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: Violation #10B corrected: tablecloths smooth, easily cleanable, non-absorbent. No other items evaluated during re-inspection, which was conducted at Wisner Market.
Date: 2014-06-12 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 1 noncritical
Item 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Comments: discussed hot and cold holding requirements with operators. Also discussed handwashing, thermometer use and draining of ice used to store items. Discussed using ice to cold hold phf items. Extra utensils available onsite, facility is located around the corner, and is available to supply additional equipment as needed. Inspection conducted at wisner market
Date: 2013-11-07 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Comments: the following corrected from previous, observed bleach test strips, dish machine operating properly, bottles og liquor not stored on floor, soda holster cleaned, exrerior of ice machine cleaned.
Date: 2013-11-01 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 6 noncritical
Item 5C (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Item 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Item 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Item 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Comments: facility demonstrated adequate knowledge of cooling schedule. Will discuss a waiver with CWH for batter. TTOC for dishmachine to be established Monday, in meantime facility to wash and rinse with machine and sanitize in 1 bay of 3 bay sink.
Date: 2012-03-09 Type: Re-Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 0 noncritical
Date: 2012-03-07 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 2E (Critical): Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Item 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Item 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
Date: 2011-01-19 Type: Inspection Violations: 0 critical, 5 noncritical
Item 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Item 15D: Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
Item 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
Item 15C: Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
Item 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Date: 2010-09-22 Type: Inspection Violations: 1 critical, 2 noncritical
Item 5B (Critical): Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
Item 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Office Location

Street Address 250 WEST WATER STREET
City ELMIRA
State NY
Zip 14901

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Data Provider New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Jurisdiction New York State

This dataset includes 80k food service establishment inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).