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El Pacifico

1354-1358 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at El Pacifico stretching back to 2011. On Sep 30, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that El Pacifico's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 30, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

El Pacifico scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR MUST BE SHIELDED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
82
Dec 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THINGS AT STOVE TO REMOVE DRIED SAUCE FROM UTENSIL.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BOTH LARGE EMPTY UPRIGHT INOPERABLE REFRIGERATORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND REAR EXIT HALLWAY).
41
82
May 4, 2011
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pacifico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pacifico on file is from Sep 30, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has El Pacifico's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Pacifico have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Pacifico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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