Pelago

201 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2021
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Pelago has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 8, 2021. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Pelago's record stops at Mar 8, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Pelago's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 8, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. ALL READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IFOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED BY, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. MUST COMPLETE KIT WITH REQUIRED ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATELY 3IN DIAMETER HOLE IN CEILING PANEL ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MAINTAINED ON SITE.
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Sep 25, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11- OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE, IN WALK IN COOLER: 3LBS OF PERCRONI PRIMO CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $20.00 2LBS OF TALEGGIO CHEESE, AT A VALE OF $20.00 4LBS OF UBRIACO CHEESE, AT A VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT 9LBSF AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $80.00 INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE. INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEAL FOODS UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13-OBSERVED FLATWARE AND GLASSWARE WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA, NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET TABLE IN MANNER WHERE FLAT WARE AND GLASS WARE MAY NOT BECOME CONTAMINATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11- OBSERVED GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT AT BAR WALL SHELVING UNIT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT GLASS WARE MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19- OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES THROUGHOUT WINE ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SAID AREAS AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B)- OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA -RINSE SINK BASIN AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11- OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON WIRE SHELVING RACK IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELED PAINT ON UPPER INTERIOR ENTRANCE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -BEVERAGE STATION -APPETIZER STATION -BAR STATION -BASEMENT MENS REST ROOM -3 REST ROOMS AT STEET LEVEL INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: LARGE SPOONS AND UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP NOTED ON BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Aug 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE DRAIN LEVER ON THE SANITIZING SINK OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS HELD TOGETHER BY TETHER AND THE SINK WAS BEING PLUGGED WITH CIRAN WRAP. MUST EITHER REPAIR DRAIN LEVER OR PURCHASE ACTUAL DRAIN PLUG AS CIRAN WRAP IS UNSANITARY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE IMPERIAL OVEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ITEMS INSIDE THE MOP SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSPECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Jun 13, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EXPOSED ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR EXPOSED ICE BIN AT BAR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. MACHINES WASH TEMPERATURE READING 161F AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE READING 121F WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AND SAME TEMPERATURES AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND FINAL TEMPERATURE READS 180F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER OR HOT WATER HANDLE ON BASEMENT MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR STAFF. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT REAR FOOD PREP HAND SINK IN KITCHEN OR AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR PRINTED ON THE MENU. MUST PROVIDE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EXPOSED ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR EXPOSED ICE BIN AT BAR. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT FLUSHED AT BAR AREAS.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BROKEN HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVER AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRT AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNTIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTERY PLANTS STORED AT BAR SHELVES ABOVE CLEAN GLASSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Nov 1, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT BAR HANDSINK-MUST PROVIDE. RUSTY SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE RE-SEALED & ANY BARE WOODEN SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM MUST BE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE & INTERIOR LEDGES OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: AN OPEN SEAM/GAP ON THE CEILING BEHIND THE CONDENSER OF THE LEFT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT MUST BE FIXED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Aug 25, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 20, 2010
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pelago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pelago on file is from Mar 8, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pelago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pelago.

Has Pelago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pelago have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pelago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.