El Pescador Restaurant

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometer inside upright cooler located in front prep area containing fish, shrimp and housemade sauces. Instructed to provide.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dried plate s/kitchenware stored upright on top of prep tables. Instructed to invert to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed internal surfaces of cooling units in bar/front prep area with spills and dried food debris accumulated. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed storage room next to walk in cooler with miscellaneus items stored on floor throughout. Instructed to elevate at least 6 inches for proper cleaning in said space.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.17(a) noted dirty and dusty ceiling ventilation cover above cooking equipment.instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on the shelf in the 1-door freezer. Instructed to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls in the chest freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain. Observed the interior of the reach-in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in the rear dish washing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the women's and men's toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a burned light light-bulb in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the rear food prep/dish washing area ceiling light. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing at front 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found dishes in prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert during storage, maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found minor debris accumulated inside ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found dishes in prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert during storage, maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found minor debris accumulated inside ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 12/9/21, report #2545336: #10: must provide hand washing signs at hand sink in prep areas and toilet rooms. #38:observed an appx"1-2" gap along bottom of rear door must make door tight fitting. #47: must apply a sealant on raw wood surfaces in bar area. Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables throughout. #55: must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling in prep area. Must elevate, remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage walk in cooler,office/storage area, hot water tank area. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx"1-2" gap along bottom of rear door must make door tight fitting.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on prep tables and cutting board.must store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace door on fryer cabinet in poor repair.must apply a sealant on raw wood surfaces in bar area.must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables throughout.must eliminate crates used for food storage and provide adequate shelving units in rear storage/office area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on grill table,steam table,fryer cabinet.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must secure loose hand sink in women's toilet room on banquet side.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall bases in prep area,missing wall tile in banquet dining area,stained ceiling tiles in men's and women's toilet rooms on banquet side.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on ceiling in prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage walk in cooler,office/storage area,hot water tank area.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered lids for receptacles in female employees washroom.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Properly store unused wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered lids for receptacles in female employees washroom.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no back flow prevention device on the service sink. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cove base missing from the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, and dust pans stored on the floor. Instructed to properly store 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the screen on the rear exit door torn. Instructed to repair and maintain

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair damaged gasket on prep cooler door.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine, prep tables, cabinets under prep table, prep coolers, fan guards in walk-in cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean all walls in prep area. Repair ceiling in prep area. Clean ventilaion fan in north women washroom.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in cooler. Organize rear storage area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted knives in seam between wall and tree compartment sink. Instructed management to store knives in an approved knife rack also pots and pan not inverted after saitizing so as to air dry. Instrucyed to do so.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted fan guards in walk in cooler hanging not properly affixed. Instructed management to repair.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Noted foodhandler not wearing hair restraint. Management put hair restraint on the head of the foodhandler during this inspection.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not properly stored .instructed management on how to properly store an ice scoop in sanitizing solution.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label bulk containers at rear and properly label food items at front 2-dr reach in refrigerator.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide proper drain stoppers for all compartments of 3-comp sink.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel of ice machine.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in dead walk-in cooler used for storage. Organize and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the kitchen along the wall base behind heavy equipment, also in the front storage room to remove spills and debris.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted a small hole into the wall behind the door in the front storage room and openings around piping in the kitchen. Must seal any and all holes and opening to prevent entry points for pests.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain light sheilds above the prep area.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Noted self closing devices on the toilet room doors in poor repair. Must repair and maintatin.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain metal stem thermometers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove and/or organize clutter in the front storage room to prevent harborage.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement. Information was provided.