PELAGO.

Chicago Health Dept

201 E DELAWARE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2021.

Last inspected Mar 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
49
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. MUST COMPLETE KIT WITH REQUIRED ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IFOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

NOV 20
2019
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 3IN DIAMETER HOLE IN CEILING PANEL ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MAINTAINED ON SITE.

SEP 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BEVERAGE STATION -APPETIZER STATION -BAR STATION -BASEMENT MENS REST ROOM -3 REST ROOMS AT STEET LEVEL INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Food Temperature
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11- OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE, IN WALK IN COOLER: 3LBS OF PERCRONI PRIMO CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $20.00 2LBS OF TALEGGIO CHEESE, AT A VALE OF $20.00 4LBS OF UBRIACO CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 9LBSF AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $80.00 INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE. INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11- OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT BAR WALL SHELVING UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.13-OBSERVED FLATWARE AND GLASSWARE WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA, NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET TABLE IN MANNER WHERE FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MAY NOT BECOME CONTAMINATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT WINE ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREAS AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B)- OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -RINSE SINK BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACK IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELED PAINT ON UPPER INTERIOR ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

AUG 15
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

LARGE SPOONS AND UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER

Minor Food Temperature
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

AUG 19
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE DRAIN LEVER ON THE SANITIZING SINK OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS HELD TOGETHER BY TETHER AND THE SINK WAS BEING PLUGGED WITH CIRAN WRAP. MUST EITHER REPAIR DRAIN LEVER OR PURCHASE ACTUAL DRAIN PLUG AS CIRAN WRAP IS UNSANITARY.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 24
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE IMPERIAL OVEN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ITEMS INSIDE THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

JUN 13
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EXPOSED ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR EXPOSED ICE BIN AT BAR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 12
2014
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. MACHINES WASH TEMPERATURE READING 161F AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READING 121F WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AND SAME TEMPERATURES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND FINAL TEMPERATURE READS 180F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER OR HOT WATER HANDLE ON BASEMENT MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR STAFF. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT REAR FOOD PREP HAND SINK IN KITCHEN OR AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EXPOSED ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR EXPOSED ICE BIN AT BAR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT FLUSHED AT BAR AREAS.

DEC 5
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING COVER AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DIRT AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNTIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

LIVE POTERY PLANTS STORED AT BAR SHELVES ABOVE CLEAN GLASSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

NOV 1
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. RUSTY SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE RE-SEALED & ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE & INTERIOR LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

AN OPEN SEAM/GAP ON THE CEILING BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE LEFT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST BE FIXED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

AUG 25
2010
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 20
2010
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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