EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT.
4056 S WESTERN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
11 of 16 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 72026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.
MAY 122025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING FISH, SHRIMP AND HOUSEMADE SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DRIED PLATE S/KITCHENWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN BAR/FRONT PREP AREA WITH SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER WITH MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FOR PROPER CLEANING IN SAID SPACE.
NOV 222024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11 (A) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152024PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELF IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED A BURNED LIGHT LIGHT-BULB IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA CEILING LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE ON FILE.
MAY 242023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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OCT 212022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/9/21, REPORT #2545336: #10: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. #38:OBSERVED AN APPX"1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. #47: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. #55: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 92021PASSED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.
OBSERVED NO RECORD KEEPING OF 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAGS OF LAST DATE SERVED OR USED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED AN APPX"1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARD.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR ON FRYER CABINET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET.
MUST SECURE LOOSE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON BANQUET SIDE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN BANQUET DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON BANQUET SIDE.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 42020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE COVERED LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
JAN 92020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED, FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS,OYSTERS) WITH NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
APR 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
found no hand washing sink in the rear prep/dish washing area instructed to provide and maintain. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, SOUR CREAM,COOKED SHRIMP CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED COVE BASE MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
JUN 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT(PAN AND CONTAINERS) IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, CABINETS UNDER PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILAION FAN IN NORTH WOMEN WASHROOM.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
DEC 282016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED KNIVES IN SEAM BETWEEN WALL AND TREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK ALSO POTS AND PAN NOT INVERTED AFTER SAITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY. INSTRUCYED TO DO SO.
NOTED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER HANGING NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT PUT HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE HEAD OF THE FOODHANDLER DURING THIS INSPECTION.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 62016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS AT FRONT 2-DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK.
CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN DEAD WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 282015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALSO IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED A SMALL HOLE INTO THE WALL BEHIND THE DOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTATIN.
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
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