PEPES MEXICAN MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

6230 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 6

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM & GRILL TABLE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER & ICE FROM FLOOR IN MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

FEB 25

2025

FAIL 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM & GRILL TABLE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TRIM,MISSING & DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR & ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER & ICE FROM FLOOR IN MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591023 3/14/24 NOT CORRECTED-#10-5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY PLMBING TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ALL OVER THE FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.: #51-5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

MAR 14

2024

PASS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY PLMBING TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING ALL OVER THE FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LOOSE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE, STEAM TABLE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED MISSING LID ON LAST UNISEX TOILET .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED,FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY OF DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN FRONT WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSEVRED SINGLE USE TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE TOILET TANK LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TRASH BIN WITHOUT A LID IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR TRASH BIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTH WALK-IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT CLUTTER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2552988 DATE 3/16/22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CIATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

MAR 16

2022

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHRING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN FRONT WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS ON HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER SPLASHING OVER FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVING FOR FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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MAR 17

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE TOILET TANK MISSING IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 4

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE TOILET TANK MISSING IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE WASTE PAPER BASKET.

NOV 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE FACILITY SERVING EGGS AND STEAK THAT CAN BE PREPARED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK ON EACH ITEM THAT CAN BE PREPARED AND SERVED AW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, AND A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

DEC 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND ALL SINKS NEED TO BE CLEANED. REMOVE DIRT, DUST, FOOD AND SPIDER WEBS. MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

DISH WASHING AND REAR AREA IS DIMLY LIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

MAY 19

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE ESCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE CUTTING BOARD SURFACES, THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO HE PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT,DEBRIS)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLER MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

APR 21

2017

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FRONT WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 47.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(SOUR CREAM, CUT TOMATOES, CUT LEAFY GREENS, PRE-COOKED RICE) FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.2F-49.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE ESCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE CUTTING BOARD SURFACES, THE CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO HE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 8

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THEM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 17

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

APR 16

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE WALKIN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FRONT WALKIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BOTH WALKIN FREEZERS HAVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST REMOVE THE ICE FROM THEM. CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH THE TOILET ROOMS THE SURFACES THICK WITH DUST BUILDUP.

MAR 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES AT REAR IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PIPE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANTIZIE AND PROPERLY STORE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ICE BUILD-UP AT FLOOR AND UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE/REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 30

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

SEP 15

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BLENDER, SLICER, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE EXCESS TISSUE ON FLOOR AND TOILET IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FEB 16

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER, CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR.

JUN 4

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAK UNDER ICE MACHINE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.

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