Pastoral

53 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Italian
Last inspected: May 3, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pastoral 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 3, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Pastoral's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 3, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 3, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, CHIPPED DRY WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE
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Apr 23, 2018
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: CLEAN KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, CHIPPED DRY WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sep 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 18, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SNEEZE GUARD IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED MISSING PIECE) AT THE SELF SERVICE OLIVE BAR LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER (BUCKETS) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER LOCATED NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER OR ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER'S (2 MALES AND 1 FEMALE). INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLE'S CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP 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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/EMPLOYEE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards in prep area that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Jun 14, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/observed live fruit flies(gnats)20 in rear kitchen areas at time of inspection, also observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in prep area that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas under cooler, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT PREP TABLE WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 51.3F-54.8F, 3 LBS OF SLICED TURKEY, 3 LBS TUNA SALAD, 1 LB OF BEANS AND 1 LB OF SLICED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $35. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALLS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AN MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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 SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE OLVIE BAR STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Jan 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 28, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GLASS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DEDRIS.
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May 18, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PACKAGED SOUR CREAM NOT LABELED WITH DATE, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS WITH SELL BY OR PACKAGED DATES.
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Jun 14, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FORDESCRIPTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pastoral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pastoral on file is from May 3, 2018. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pastoral?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pastoral.

Has Pastoral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pastoral have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.