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PASTORAL

53 E LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PASTORAL has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 14, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 11, 2019, found no infractions.

4 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on April 23, 2018. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on September 18, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on June 14, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on July 11, 2014. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 18, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • CLEAN KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER AT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A DRY CLEAN SURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEE CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • 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).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • 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.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD DEBRIS IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE LOCATED AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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).
  8. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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).
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • 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).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MOLDY WALLS NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AN MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE OLVIE BAR STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND BROKEN GLASS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DEDRIS.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • 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.
  15. Consultation

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FORDESCRIPTION
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REFER TO PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR DESCRIPTION.

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