El Pescador Restaurant
Last inspected: May 12, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2014, El Pescador Restaurant has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
El Pescador Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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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Nov 22, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 (A) OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 51.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED LIGHT LIGHT-BULB IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA CEILING LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE ON FILE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON THE SHELF IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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May 24, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Oct 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/9/21, REPORT #2545336: #10: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS. #38:OBSERVED AN APPX"1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. #47: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. #55: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, HOT WATER TANK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MINOR DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD KEEPING OF 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAGS OF LAST DATE SERVED OR USED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX"1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARD.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR ON FRYER CABINET IN POOR REPAIR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST SECURE LOOSE HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON BANQUET SIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN BANQUET DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ON BANQUET SIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Jan 9, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED, FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS,OYSTERS) WITH NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED LIDS FOR RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Apr 24, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: found no hand washing sink in the rear prep/dish washing area instructed to provide and maintain. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CHEESE, SOUR CREAM,COOKED SHRIMP CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVE BASE MISSING FROM THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, AND DUST PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SCREEN ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 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
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, CABINETS UNDER PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING IN PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILAION FAN IN NORTH WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Dec 28, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER HANGING NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT PUT HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE HEAD OF THE FOODHANDLER DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 6, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR AND PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS AT FRONT 2-DR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN DEAD WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALSO IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTATIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
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Sep 5, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Pescador Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Pescador Restaurant on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Pescador Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at El Pescador Restaurant.
Has El Pescador Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Pescador Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Pescador Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Pescador Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Pescador Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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