What is Panchitos Fit's health inspection score?

Panchitos Fit has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Panchitos Fit last inspected?

Panchitos Fit was last inspected on January 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Panchitos Fit have?

Panchitos Fit has 16 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Panchitos Fit safe to eat at?

Panchitos Fit has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Panchitos Fit serve?

Panchitos Fit serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Panchitos Fit

Name: Panchitos Fit
Address: 3758 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 69

3758 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/3/2025

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0Fair

American•Logan Square

Ranked #525 of 729 in Logan SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 3, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+33 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3758 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60647

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

7 basic

Dec

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (WAFFLES MADE WITH EGGS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH A RECENT PEST INSPECTION REPORT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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