Pastoral — Bar Pastoral
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2019
41
Score
Going back to 2012, Pastoral — Bar Pastoral has 14 inspections in the public record. Pastoral — Bar Pastoral was last inspected on Aug 2, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 2, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 12 times.
Pastoral — Bar Pastoral's latest score of 41 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 2, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA ANSWERED THE PHONE, SERVED CUSTOMERS AT THE CASH REGISTRY, WENT TO THE OTHER PREP AREA NEXT ROOM AND BACK WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES, WENT TO THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, GOT DRINK FOR A CUSTOMER AT THE BAR NEXT ROOM AND BACK TO THE PREP AREA ALL WHILE CHANGING GLOVES BUT NOT WASHING HANDS AT ANY TIME. ALSO NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES PULLED UP THEIR PANTS AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT ALL TIMES WHEN CHANGING GLOVES AND CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) 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
25
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES,CHEESES,SALADS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF BAKING OVEN AT THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH BURNED FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND CUPS AT THE DINING TABLE AND ALSO ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOBS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND WOOD FOOD TRAYS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES AT BASEMENT. MUST RELOCATE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES AT COFFEE STATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2017
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS ON ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO USER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPS AND CRACKS IN THE COATING OF THE CITRUS PRESSES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REFINISH THE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MEANS OF LINING SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASES OF BOTH FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
38
82
Sep 27, 2017
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS ON ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO USER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPS AND CRACKS IN THE COATING OF THE CITRUS PRESSES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REFINISH THE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MEANS OF LINING SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZER.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASES OF BOTH FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 26, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS ON ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO USER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPS AND CRACKS IN THE COATING OF THE CITRUS PRESSES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REFINISH THE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MEANS OF LINING SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZER.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE BASES OF BOTH FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GOODS FOR SALE AT THE CASHIER COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING (NO LABELS ON COOKIES, NO INGREDIENTS LISTED ON NUTS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS, TO INCLUDE: COMMON NAME OF ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER BULK DISPENSING CONTAINERS NOTED AT OLIVE BAR SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH SELF CLOSING LIDS OR INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 THE FRONT OUTER DOOR ON THE DELI SIDE IS NOT RODENT-PROOF. NOTED A GAP AT THE BASE OF THE DOOR RANGING FROM APPROX. 1/2 INCH TO 1 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE GAP AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GOODS FOR SALE AT THE CASHIER COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING (NO LABELS ON COOKIES, NO INGREDIENTS LISTED ON NUTS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS, TO INCLUDE: COMMON NAME OF ITEM, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT, MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF ANY ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: IMPROPER BULK DISPENSING CONTAINERS NOTED AT OLIVE BAR SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS WITH SELF CLOSING LIDS OR INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE DELI TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE REAR COLD FOOD PREP AREA. (ADJACENT TO THE WOMANS WASHROOM)
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Mar 9, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. SLIDING DOOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER FOUND AT 52.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS PORK PATE AT 48.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. PORK PATE AT 48.1F, TOMATO TAPENADE AT 46.5F, ARTICHOKE TAPENADE AT 47.3F, PESTO TAPENADE AT 47.2. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF COOLER TO BE 52.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED POUNDS TO BE 22 AND ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $396.57.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE DELI TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT ANY FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT DELI SLIDING DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE BASEMENT COOLERS WITH FOOD STORAGE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE REAR COLD FOOD PREP AREA. (ADJACENT TO THE WOMANS WASHROOM)
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74
Nov 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING FAN VENT COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP AREAS IN THE KTICHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET (50-100PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABEL AND DATE.
30
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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82
Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN LID OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PUBLIC DISPLAY. OLIVE BAR OBSERVED WITH MINIMAL SHIELD THAT PROTECTED ONLY THREE OPEN OLIVE CONTAINERS. THE OTHER NINE CONTAINERS WERE NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. CUSTOMERS WITH OPEN ACCESS TO THE READY TO EAT SELF-SERVE OLIVES. OLIVES DISCARDED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHIELDS/PROTECTION FOR ALL OLIVE CONTAINERS AT OLIVE SELF-SERVE BAR. ESTIMATED POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 35LBS AND ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $427.07. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 11-1-12, NOT CORRECTED.#35-BRICK WALL NEXT TO TOILET IN WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL BULK PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST LABELED AND DATED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND WOODEN WALL AT DELI SIDE SANDWICH COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE OR PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE WET TOWELS AS LINER OF BOTTOM SHELVE OF "HOT SIDE" COOLER IN REAR DISH AREA. CRACKED/BROKEN LID OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS AND BASEMENT SALAD COOLER.
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Nov 1, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, AT FRONT CHEESE COUNTER BETWEEN SINK AND KNIFE HOLDER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BRICK WALL NEXT TO TOILET IN WASHROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON REAR WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pastoral — Bar Pastoral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pastoral — Bar Pastoral on file is from Aug 2, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pastoral — Bar Pastoral?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Pastoral — Bar Pastoral.
Has Pastoral — Bar Pastoral's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pastoral — Bar Pastoral have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pastoral — Bar Pastoral means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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