What is Pastores & Brunch's health inspection score?

Pastores & Brunch has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pastores & Brunch last inspected?

Pastores & Brunch was last inspected on June 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pastores & Brunch have?

Pastores & Brunch has 27 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pastores & Brunch safe to eat at?

Pastores & Brunch has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Pastores & Brunch serve?

Pastores & Brunch serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pastores & Brunch

Name: Pastores & Brunch
Address: 4661 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 69

4661 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #300 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Jun 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4661 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES UNCOVERED BEVERAGE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST USE A SEALED CUP OR CONSUME OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER REMOVED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FRONT PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER OF A SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
STORED CLEAN POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED EVEATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED CHEMICALS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MY BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 4-DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−30 pts

Jul 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
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).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY VENT IN DINING ROOM ABOVE SHELVING IN DIRECTION OF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med7 Basic

10 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND FLATWARE AND PANS STORED ABOVE REAR DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND UNTREATED WOOD ON WALL ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL LINED ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR SMOOTH SURFACE AND EASY CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND DUSTY WALL VENT COVER IN DINING AREA, AND DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND SOILED MOP DRYING IN BOTTOM OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY WHILE NOT IN USE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND 2 LIGHTS IN NEED OF REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−34 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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