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4056 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT · 4056 S WESTERN AVE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT · 4056 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: 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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, CABINETS UNDER PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILAION FAN IN NORTH WOMEN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT · 4056 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER HANGING NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT PUT HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE HEAD OF THE FOODHANDLER DURING THIS INSPECTION.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT · 4056 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS AT FRONT 2-DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN DEAD WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT · 4056 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALSO IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTATIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Location recorded for this inspection · EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT · 4056 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2354653.
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