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Grocery Store · Chicago, IL

Pete's Produce

1543 E 87th St

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Complaint

Jun 17, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXTREMELY WORN CUTTING BOARDS AT MEAT DISPLAY CASE/PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS/UNEVEN SURFACES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING 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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 4, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

FLY STRIP HANGING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT HANG FLY STRIPS IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

In plain English

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, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

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