Pasteur of Chicago
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2023
78
Score
Across the available record, Pasteur of Chicago has 21 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Aug 1, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pasteur of Chicago dates to Aug 1, 2023.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pasteur of Chicago trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVER NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE SURFACES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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Sep 22, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-14-2021,REPORT #2531390 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-11-2021, REPORT#2373655 #58) 2-102.13 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NEED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE COOLERS(ONCE PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL), AND IN DRY STORAGE(FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR ISSUE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Sep 14, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SEWER WASTEWATER BACKING UP AT TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISE: IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. ONCE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE COMPARTMENT OR THE RUNNING FAUCET, SEWER WATER BACKES UP ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO, SEWER WATER BACKING UP ONTO THE FLOOR ONCE THE FAUCET IS TURNED ON AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE ICE CREAM/ICE MACHINE AREA. THE OWNER WAS ABLE TO ROD OUT THE SEWER LINE. NO LONGER SEWAGE WASTEWATER BACKING UP. EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING AND SANITIZING BOTH FLOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-11-2021, REPORT#2373655 #58) 2-102.13 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAKS) 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.ALSO, THE "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE BY THE PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF PREMISES: STORAGE AND PREP AREA. ON SHELVES, UNDER SHELVES, AND FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE COOLERS(ONCE PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL), AND IN DRY STORAGE(FLOUR, SUGAR ETC)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARD WITH DEAD MOUSE, IN STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR ISSUE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT PRIVATE DINING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE(EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE,ETC.). MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Jun 11, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
Inspector notes: FOUND SOY SAUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SARAN RAP COVERING. ALSO, FOUND 15 PLASTIC BOTTLES OF SYRUP THAT WERE COVERED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 75 POUNDS OF FOOD DUE TO MOLD CONTAMINATION. VALUE AT ABOUT 100 DOLLARS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS STORED MORE THAN 24HOURS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED. BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, COUNTERTOPS AT KITCHEN, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT PRIVATE DINING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE(EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE,ETC.). MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED WITH PINK AND BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE OF HAND SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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78
Oct 25, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 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. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Oct 24, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(B) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 45.9F, RICE NOODLES 49.5F, BEEF 49.1F, SCALLOP 48.9F, MEATLOAF 44.6F, SHRIMP 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 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. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . VIOLATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17(A) NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Oct 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE PROPERLY PROTECTED, COVERED OR WRAPPED. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DESSERT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING ON THE STAIRS TO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE BASEBOARD AT THE ISLAND PREP AREA IN KITCHEN.
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86
Sep 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-10-16,REPORT #1949125 #32-MUST INSTALL /PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. #45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. TODAY WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE AND DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE,WOK,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER) NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
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Aug 10, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: No previous summary report posted in plain view for the customer from report #1575798, dated 9/18/15. Instructed manager that summary report must be posted all the times in plain view for the customer. Serious violation 7-42-010(B).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTALL /PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, INTERIOR PANEL SURFACES OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL 4 WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE PAINT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN,(WITH PEELING PAINT) GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES ON THE WALL BASE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 18, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1575451 ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2015: (18) OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON THE WEST WALL BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS IN THE CRAWLSPACE AREA WHERE VISIBILITY WAS LIMITED DUE TO CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARRIVED AFTER MY ARRIVAL. ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AFTER THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ARRIVED AND TREATED THE BASEMENT AND STAFF CLEANED THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION CORRECTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE HOOD VENT, SPRINKLERS UNDER THE HOODVENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED-DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE 2ND LEVEL ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE: OBSERVED BLACK DISCOLORATION ON THE ICE TRAY COVER AND THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL, ORANGE DISCOLORATION ON THE WATER LINE THAT LEADS TO THE WELL, AND GREEN DISCOLORATION ON THE ICE TRAY. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF THE MACHINE AND BURNED THE REMAINING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACE TO REMOVE ALL DISCOLORATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER HEATER IS LOCATED, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL BASEMENT, APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS ON THE WEST WALL BASEMENT, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS IN THE CRAWLSPACE AREA WHERE VISIBILITY WAS LIMITED DUE TO CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES CIRCLING THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE SINK DRAINS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS HANGING FROM THE HOOD AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE HOOD VENT, SPRINKLERS UNDER THE HOODVENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED-DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA NOZZLE AT THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM OF SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE 2ND LEVEL ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OBSTRUCTED AREA IN THE CRAWLSPACE OFF OF THE MAIN BASEMENT ON THE EAST WALL. MUST DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS, RE-ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Apr 11, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND A BUCKET OF BEEF STOCK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.1F TO 48F, FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER/OWNER STATEMENT. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED .POUNDS 10, VALUE 25. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY ALU MINIMUM FOIL IS USED TO COVER EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN WALL AND DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS.AND EXTINGUISHER PIPE UNDER THE HOOD. GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.DIRTY KNIFE STORED AT KNIFE RACK AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO STORE ONLY CLEAN KNIFE AT KNIFE RACK.SOME MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE POPGUN HOLDER AND POP GUN BEHIND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN GLASSES AND BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 3, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BAR ICE BIN WITH NO LID/COVER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET AND PROVIDE COVER FOR BAR ICE BIN.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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86
Jul 24, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM CHLORINE AT FINAL RINSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
8
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS, FIRST IN FIRST OUT.
30
90
Dec 2, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2011
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pasteur of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pasteur of Chicago on file is from Aug 1, 2023. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pasteur of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pasteur of Chicago.
Has Pasteur of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pasteur of Chicago have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pasteur of Chicago 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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