El Pescador Restaurant
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
82
Score
EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT, located at 4056 S Western Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on May 12, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to areas such as thermometers, utensil storage, and surface cleanliness. Across 15 scored inspections, EL PESCADOR RESTAURANT has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 22, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
52
May 24, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Dec 9, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
45
Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 9, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Apr 24, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Jun 28, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 28, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Sep 5, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — May 12, 2025 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING FISH, SHRIMP AND HOUSEMADE SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED PLATE S/KITCHENWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN BAR/FRONT PREP AREA WITH SPILLS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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