Pastoral
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2019
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The health department has logged 13 inspections at Pastoral, the earliest from 2010. On Sep 10, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Pastoral's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 10, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE MISSING ON 3-DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT FROM MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DISCONTINUE USING MILK & SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUNNAGE RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL Bread SOLD AT FRONT COUNT WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 JARS OF FRUIT PRESERVE AT APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS, ESTIMATED VALUE OF PRODUCT IS $84.00, ON SALE TO PUBLIC AND STORED ON FRONT RETAIL DISPLAY SHELF, FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED INVOICE BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE MANUFACTURE ADDRESS OR LICENSE NUMBER FOR PEAR TREE PRESERVES. ADDRESS ON INVOICE FOR PEAR TREE: 3537 W EVERGREEN, IS A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT PEAR TREE PRESERVE FOR APPROVED SOURCE/LICENSE INFORMATION. 6 JARS OF FRUIT PRESERVES WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO REMOVE TAG, CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEAR TREE PRESERVE FOR PROOF OF APPROVED SOURCE/LICENSE INFORMATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre-portion bags of breads and pretzels, for sale to public on front display counter, with no dates on labels. Informed manager that all foods must have proper dates and labels. Instructed manager to provide proper dates and labels. Must maintain it all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cooler doors in prep area with loose hinge. Cooler doors could not be closed without lifting door and closing shut. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Mar 14, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed pre-portion bags of breads and pretzels, for sale to public on front display counter, with no dates on labels. Informed manager that all foods must have proper dates and labels. Instructed manager to provide proper dates and labels. Must maintain it all times.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed cooler doors in prep area with loose hinge. Cooler doors could not be closed without lifting door and closing shut. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found excessive dirt build up on lower wall under hand sink and next to dishwasher. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found employee restroom washbowl sink faucet (in bathroom on the left) stays on for 2 seconds after sensor is activated. Washbowl sink faucet in restroom on the right stays on for 4 seconds after sensor is activated. Timed (sensor) faucets must remain on for a minimum of 15 seconds to properly wash hands. Must repair and maintain.
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Nov 15, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRAYS BEING USED TO STORED BREAD WHICH ARE MADE OF UNSMOOTH, WOVEN THREAD STYLE MATERIAL AND ARE FLAKING OFF FIBERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT FOR ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Mar 16, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES AS NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO DINING ROOM NEED CLEANING.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE DRY STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BETWEEN COUNTERS WHERE MEATS ARE BEING SLICED TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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May 31, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR RESAND CUTTING BOARD AT SANDWICH MAKING STATION. MUST CLEAN DUSTY OLIVE AND WINE CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3COMP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND THE SANDWICH PRESS HAS A BUILDUP OF FOOD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AROUND THR PERIMETER AND FLOOR DRAIN OF THE FACILITY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Jun 14, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Cutting boards with deep/dark grooves must be sanded/bleached to make surfaces smooth/easily cleanable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pastoral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pastoral on file is from Sep 10, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pastoral?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pastoral.
Has Pastoral's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pastoral have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pastoral 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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