Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
Last inspected: Sep 1, 2022
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Score
Going back to 2021, Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar has five inspections in the public record. On Sep 1, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar's record stops at Sep 1, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “required records available”, showing up three times.
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar's latest score of 43 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CUCUMBER SLAW 63.5F, TOMATOES RELISH 50.9F, POTATOES 50.5F, RELISH 52.1F, LOBSTER 47.8F, CHEESE 48.3F/44.6F, LETTUCE 47.6F THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED THE TEMPERATURE OF 2 SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 58.6F/54.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, SEAFOOD(OYSTERS,MUSSELS) SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE 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.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS, CLAMS, OYSTERS)IN CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 23 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $202.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER WAS USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND GLASSES IN THE DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND GLASSES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Nov 10, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS WITH THE SANITIZER ALERT SYSTEM FLASHING. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL DISHWASHING. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 6, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS THE LAST ONE SOLD OR PREPARED. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS, AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE LAST ONE FROM THE BOX PREPARED OR SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND CLEAN STORED DISHES.
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Jul 29, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH AS VEGGIE BURGERS AND RAW FISH AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 61.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED?0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H NOTIFIED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 60.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SHELLFISH. SHELLFISH TAGS OBSERVED STORED WITHOUT PROPER DATING WHEN IS THE LAST ONE SOLD OR PREPARED. MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARKED TAGS, AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE LAST ONE FROM THE BOX PREPARED OR SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU ITEMS SUCH AS OYSTERS AND BURGERS NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE ANIMAL-DERIVED FOODS SUCH AS "RAW" OR "COOKED TO ORDER. " MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE FOR SUCH FOODS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2497257 ON 3-23-21 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-201.11-- ALL EXPOSED BRICK ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, THE BRICK WALL AT THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER. MUST BE SEALED/COVERED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND CLEAN STORED DISHES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED A FOOD HANDLER WORKING AT THE COOKS LINE COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE JEWELRY, LARGE METAL/LEATHER WRIST BANDS, AND RINGS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS ARE ALLOWED TO WEAR A WEDDING BAND ONLY DURING FOOD PREPARATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH NOTED HANGING ON THE FAUCET OF THE FISH DISPLAY COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HOLD THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AFTER EACH USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY CAULKING AT THE METAL SEAMS ON THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH ROOM AND FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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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 THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Mar 23, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED METALLIC TAPE USED AS A SEAL ON THE WOODEN LEDGE OF THE BAR TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK (RIGHT WASHBOWL) IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED BRICK ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, THE WALL AT THE SEAFOOD DISPLAY COOLER AND THE ROUGH WOODEN WALL AT THE PREP TABLE IN SERVER AREA/ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/COVERED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar on file is from Sep 1, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar?
Across the inspection record, “required records available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar.
Has Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar 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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