EL CHICO CAFE
1549 S BOWEN RD, Pantego, TX, 76013
Most recent inspection
- Date
- December 30, 2025
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 97
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (12)
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Fruit fly bar pro observed in the bar areaCorrective Actions: Fruit fly bar pro shall only be stored in dry storage areas
Permit 90A937C3-3E73-48B0-BA6E-797B42C0FA43
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Base of the reach-in keg cooler observed with syrup spillage.Corrective Actions: Clean and maintain
Permit 90A937C3-3E73-48B0-BA6E-797B42C0FA43
- 21
Proper hot holding temperatures
Observed cooked onions/peppers with internal temperature of 84F Food reheated to 165FCorrective Actions: Maintain hot foods at 135F or above.
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed no date marking inside the walk in cooler for multiple cooked items. Corrective Actions: Label all foods with either make date or discard date.
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observed multiple spray bottles with no label indica name of chemical Observed a can of Raid in dry storage Corrective Actions: Label all chemicals Discard Raid - pesticides shall be handled by a certified pest control expert
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed uncovered chopped onions and peppers inside the walk in cooler Corrective Actions: Cover foods to prevent contamination
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed multiple wiping cloths sitting out on prep surfacesCorrective Actions: When not in use wiping cloths shall be stored in a sanitizer solution
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
Observed in- use utensils next tothe hot line sitting in unclean water at 72FCorrective Actions: Keep utensils in clean water and in hot water at minimum 135F
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 47
Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
observed gaskets in disrepair for hot cold reach in unit located on the grill line.Corrective Actions: replace gasket
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
observed Temperature gauge on the dish machine in this repair, in addition, the facility does not have a way to check if the dish machine is sanitizing as required.Corrective Actions: Repair temperature gauges Obtain a way to ensure dish machine is sanitizing (heat) as required
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Observed the following non-food contact surfaces unclean - below kitchen hot line -inside hot hold unit -side of prep top cooler under the hoodCorrective Actions: Clean and maintain
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Floor tiles missing or in disrepair on the hot line, below equipment on hot line and in the warewash station Corrective Actions: Repair floor tiles Maintain in good repair, smooth and cleanable
Permit F12D2C00-0B5F-4197-9EAD-32B6A8685753
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.