Pastores & Brunch
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2025
70
Score
Pastores & Brunch appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Pastores & Brunch's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES UNCOVERED BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE A SEALED CUP OR CONSUME OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON SIDES. NOTED OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE SIDE AND TOP OF DOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER OF A SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: STORED CLEAN POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED EVEATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED CHEMICALS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MY BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 5, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 45.7F-48.0F,COOKED PORK AT 48.1F,HAMBURGERS AT 48.5F,FISH AT 48.0F,AND STEAK AT 45.9 F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 4-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 4-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 11, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED WATER FROM AIR GAP FLOODS FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN SO WATER DOES NOT FLOOD FLOOR. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN DINING ROOM ABOVE SHELVING IN DIRECTION OF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Aug 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ( POACHED EGGS ETC) AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 50 (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AND FOUND 1 DEAD RAT NEXT TO THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED MOP DRYING IN BOTTOM OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LIGHTS IN NEED OF REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FLATWARE AND PANS STORED ABOVE REAR DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND UNTREATED WOOD ON WALL ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL LINED ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH SURFACE AND EASY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUSTY WALL VENT COVER IN DINING AREA, AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN, FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, MAINTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 16, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.1F, SOUP AT 48.4F, SALSA AT 46.4F, COOKED POTATOES AT 51.4F, RANCH DRESSING AT 44.6F, AND BEANS AT 49.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SOUP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Apr 9, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: 7-206.12 OBSERVED RODENT BAIT PELLETS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT MUST BE STORED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497211 ON 3/22/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED. OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A LARGE HOLE AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR AND AN OPENING IN THE TOP OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A TIGHT-FITTING DOOR THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THE ENTRANCE OF RODENTS.
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Mar 22, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED. OBSERVED OVER 500 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386239 ON 8/19/20 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 53 - NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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61
Aug 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Aug 18, 2020
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS TO SMALL FOR DISHES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN ESTABLISHMENT.SIZE OF SINK IS 10 x 11 x 11 INCHES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SIZED SINK FOR MANUAL DISH WASHING IN KITCHEN ARE THAT LARGEST DISHES CAN BE SUBMERGED IN WATER INSIDE SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESN'T HAVE COMMERCIAL GREASE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38.020(b) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES INCLUDING ONE IN BAR AREA
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pastores & Brunch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pastores & Brunch on file is from Jun 18, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pastores & Brunch?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pastores & Brunch.
Has Pastores & Brunch's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pastores & Brunch have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pastores & Brunch means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pastores & Brunch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pastores & Brunch is inspected around three times per year on average.
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