SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PEKE'S POZOLE.

YOUR CALL. 75/100

4710 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2025 · passed with conditions

2 of 4 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
11
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

THE FOLLOWING TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE PAST THE USE BY DATE/DISCARD DATE: CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF (ASADA) WITH DISCARD DATE OF 6/8/25 AND CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTOR (PORK) WITH DISCARD DATE OF 6/9/25 . SAID FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF KNORRS BUILLON) ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM FURNACE ROOM AND STORE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE

APR 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION IS REQUIRED AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. (PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW BEEF (35F) BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER RUNNING POTABLE COLD WATER OR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF BLACKENED GREASE COVERING FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE ALL CERAMIC/CLAY CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE SAME FROM PREMISES.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MISSING GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT WAIT STATION. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

SEP 27
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE ALL CERAMIC/CLAY CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE SAME FROM PREMISES.

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