FEB 2
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PEKE'S POZOLE.
BEAT. 39/100
4720 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 2, 2023 · passed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN
JAN 262023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SIGNAGE AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE AND RE LOCATE TO HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/22/22 REPORT 2562552 NOT CORRECTED: 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. 51 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
AUG 312022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 31
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector Comments: FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 292022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND LEAK AT PIPE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/22, REPORT #2562552: (#48) STILL FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HEAVY LEAK AT DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 222022FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2022
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER: MENUDO 75.5F, POZOLE 46.7F, AND STEAK 48.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS, $50. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HEAVY LEAK AT DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND LEAK AT PIPE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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JUL 302021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
DEC 42020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 4
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
USING BLACK MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS (NOT ORIGINAL) TO STORE LETTUCE, VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED(RICE, BEANS ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →