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PEAR CHEF

170 W WASHINGTON ST · Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PEAR CHEF on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635712

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANELING ON WALLS IN CATERED STORAGE AREA WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635582

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SMALL & LARGE CONTAINERS)WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE, HOT HOLDING CABINET,REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED-OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANELING ON WALLS IN CATERED STORAGE AREA WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: : PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2635151 4/16/26 NOT CORRECTED-#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA OF PREP AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.#49- 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND SPLASHES ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.12 : OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON ALL WALLS IN FRONT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA(WHERE COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE LOCATED) AND BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELVING UNIT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN ALL COLD UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS OF FRONT PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635151

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND AMINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN WRAPS,HAM,SHREEDED LETTUCE,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES, SMALL & LARGE CONTAINERS)WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR GARBAGE DOOR IN RIGHT CORNER MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6 RAT DROPPINGS ON CARD BOARD AND MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND PAINT CANS AND NOT ABLE TO ACCESS AREA FULLY DUE TO A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER PILED UP AND AS FAR BACK INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES ,FOUL ODOR DETECTED OF SOMETHING DEAD IN AREA A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. HAVE ACCESSIBLITY TO ABOVE SAID AREA. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE, HOT HOLDING CABINET,REACH IN FREEZER.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTERS, TRANSFORMS & BUILDING WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND.MUST REMOVE TRASH,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANELING ON WALLS IN CATERED STORAGE AREA WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2621243 7/25/25 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR AND MIDDLE DOUBLE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH PREP STATION ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH PREP STATION ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA OF PREP AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.#49- 4-601.11(C) : OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND SPLASHES ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.#55-6-501.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON ALL WALLS IN FRONT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA(WHERE COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE LOCATED) AND BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELVING UNIT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN ALL COLD UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS OF FRONT PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621243

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.7-50.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MILK(48.4F) AND HALF AND HALF(47.7-50.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 5LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF LEFT DOOR AND MIDDLE DOUBLE FRONT ENTRANCE OUTER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND LINENS AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE SERVICE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN AT CONDIMENT STATION IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE STORED WITH HANDLES UP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES IN ORDER STAGING AREA IN FRONT PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER AT BASE OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SAID AREAS, INSTRUCTED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH PREP STATION ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH PREP STATION ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA OF PREP AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND SPLASHES ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATORS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND CARDBOARD ON GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER CLEANED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO UTILIZE MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON ALL WALLS IN FRONT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA(WHERE COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE LOCATED) AND BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP, HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELVING UNIT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN ALL COLD UNITS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN SAID AREAS OF FRONT PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. ISNTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOKLINE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR ONE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607543

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED/MISSING GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INTSRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588008

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587642

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED, WATER BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED OR CLEAN GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569843

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: must install a drain shelf/board at 3-comp sink.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Section of dishwashing area walls missing base board/tile, instructed to install.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569753

Location recorded for this inspection · PEAR CHEF · 170 W WASHINGTON ST

Recorded violations

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: No separation between customer walk path to restrooms and kitchen prep area, instructed to install a permanent barrier.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: No hot water available, hot water temp went up to 86f, instructed to provide 110f water temp minimum at 3-comp sink.

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