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EL CHICO CAFE

1549 S BOWEN RD, Pantego, TX, 76013

Score 97

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.