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Pete's Fresh Market #2

Name: Pete's Fresh Market #2
Address: 4700 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

4700 S Kedzie Ave

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Complaint

Aug 20, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 29Other

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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. OBSERVED VACUUM SEALING MACHINE STORED IN LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA OF MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. ONE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL OF VACUUM SEALING MACHINE.(NOTE: VACUUM SEALING MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 32Other

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VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

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OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS OBSERVED VACUUM SEALING MACHINE STORED IN LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA OF MEN'S LOCKER ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON VACUUM SEALING MACHINE. (NOTE: VACUUM SEALING MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES IN UNUSED LOCKER IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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OBSERVED MISSING SLIDING DOOR ON CHURRO WARMIMG DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SLIDING DOOR ON CHURRO WARMING DISPLAY CASE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CHURROS. DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AREA OF WARMING DISPLAY CASE COVERED AND ALL CHURROS MOVED TO AREA WITH SLIDING GLASS DOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF LUNCHROOM EXIT OUTER SLIDING DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT BASE OF SLIDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FRONT RIGHT OF BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Mar 16, 2026

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FRONT RIGHT OF BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 14Food source and labeling

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REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRESH OYSTERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT, VALUED AT $50 AND WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

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notedCode 21Food temperature

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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 120.0-130.2F.OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS, MIXED VEGETABLES(125.4F), SHRIMP(126.0F), CHEESE BALLS(130.2F) AND FISH(120.0-129.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $125 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 25Food temperature

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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF LUNCHROOM EXIT OUTER SLIDING DOORS, OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT BASE OF SLIDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, OBSERVED OPENING AT DAIRY DELIVERY EXIT DOOR IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING IN MAIN DELIVERY SINGLE EXIT DOOR AT LEFT BASE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING DOOR ON LARGE BAKERY WALL DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON LARGE BAKERY WALL DISPLAY CASE AND MAINTAIN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 24, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 21Food temperature

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PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE ROUND TIERED HOT-HOLDING CASE: MEAL COMBOS INCLUDED - CHICKEN AT 108.7F, RICE AT 104.9, AND MIXED VEG AT 109F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCT. APPROX $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

HOT HOLDING UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR PRE PACKAGED MEALS. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 109F-112F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CEASE USING UNIT UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY

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notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s notes

MULTI USE UTENSILS AND POTS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERICIATION ON SITE

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 19, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELF IN DELI AREAN HOLDING CORN HUSKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTIAN.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE FILM ON BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY (COOLERS, PREP AREAS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE IN ALL AREAS.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 22Food temperature

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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 54F-55F VALUED AT $60. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN MULTIPLE WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source