JAN 28
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LOS PEKES ICE CREAM & COFFEE SHOP.
EAT. 96/100
3742 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 28, 2026 · passed
Passed all 9 inspections, but 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR WITH 1/4IN GAP ON SIDE (DOORKNOB SIDE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK RESIDUE ON GASKETS OF COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROWN WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
FEB 112025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED. APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MAR 192024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMTER AT FRONT PREP COOLER NEXT TO HANDWASH SINK. INST TO PROVIDE THEREMOMETER AND MAINTAIN
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ATTACHED EXTERIOR MECHANICAL SWITCH ON PALETA MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK IN DISREPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
RAW WOOD FRAME OF REAR DOOR. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 152023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
JUN 152022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR CHIA SEEDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINLINE UNDER DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL VENT COVER AND OPENINGS ALONG ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON WEST WALL NEAR DINING AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 12021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 1
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE STAINING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING FAN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HEAT VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUDNATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT SLICED HAM, CHICKEN AND MELON NOT DATED AND STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED SNACKS, CHIPS, DESSERTS, CAKES, JELLO DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN.,AND WALLS IN FRONT FRONT DINING AREA PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND RESEAL WALLS FRONT DINING AREA..
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