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Pete's Fresh Supermarket

Name: Pete's Fresh Supermarket
Address: 2526 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL

2526 W Cermak Rd

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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11 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 1, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-204.18 LARGE CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK IN PREPARED FOOD COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN HOT FOODS KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN HOT FOOD AREA IN NEED OF COVING TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

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

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

4-202.18 HOOD VENT FILTERS IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 24, 2026

Fail

8 recorded violations

notedCode 28Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPEN BAIT IN REAR GROCERY BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL BAIT THAT IS ALONG THE WALL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. ONLY LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECH CAN PUT BAIT IN A PROPER BAIT STATION. MANAGER BEGAN THE CLEAN UP PROCESS. PRIORITY 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70-80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, HOT FOOD AREA, AND FRONT CHECK STANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

LARGE CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK IN PREPARED FOOD COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN HOT FOODS KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN HOT FOOD AREA IN NEED OF COVING TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

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

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

HOOD VENT FILTERS IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 30, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

LARGE CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK IN PREPARED FOOD COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

HOOD VENT FILTERS IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Mar 4, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED, AND HAVE CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO 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, Mar 4, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Feb 23, 2026

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IN VACUMN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PACKAGING TO THAW PROPERLY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROX 50-60 DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF STORAGE AREAS IN STORE. MEAT DEPT, PRODUCE DEPT, PREPARED FOOD DEPT, ETC... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED, AND HAVE CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO 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

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT 3-3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STRIPS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS IN FRESH JUICE AND PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

HOOD VENTS IN PREPARED FOODS AND BAKERY IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

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

Complaint

Apr 9, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOODS WITHOUT A HAIR NET/RESTRAINT OR A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR WATER LEAK AT THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE PREPARED FOODS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING UNDER THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jun 20, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Jun 20, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Jun 7, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING THE ADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F; DURING THE INSPECTION, THE MACHINE WAS ONLY TURNED ON; HOWEVER, THE FACILITY WAS NOT ACTIVELY SANITIZING ANY EQUIPMENT IN THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THE FINAL RINSE MAINTAINS 180F. THE MACHINE IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 52F, ABOUT 7 LBS OF PORK AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHEESE AT 48F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT SIDE DOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 27, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A 1/2-INCH GAP UNDER THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS THAT ARE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SURFACE TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 23, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A 1/2-INCH GAP UNDER THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SURFACE TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS THAT ARE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2589702 DATED 2/16/24; 38- OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BY THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE JUICER MACHINE IN THE FRESH JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION, OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WOODEN OVERHEAD, ON THE PICTURES AND FLYING AROUND THE JUICING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2024 · Original Source

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Feb 16, 2024

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7 recorded violations

notedCode 25Food temperature

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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE AGUACHILES (RAW SHRIMP MARINATED IN LIME JUICE) SIGN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS CUSTOMER SERVING SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE AGUACHILES SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

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notedCode 28Chemicals

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TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

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7-202.12(A:1,4) OBSERVED RODENT/INSECT GLUE TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND ON THE WALL TO COVER A HOLE IN THE WALL AND ON A VENT IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT/INSECT TRAPS.

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Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A 1/2-INCH GAP UNDER THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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6-201.11 OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SURFACE TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH 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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS THAT ARE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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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, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source