SEP 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
1901 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 9, 2016 · passed with conditions
8 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, STEAK, CHICKEN, SOUR CREAM, GUACAMOLE, CHEESE, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FEB 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT DRY STORAGE SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING AT THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
MAY 112015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 11
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER LOOSE IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR.
APR 272015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 27
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK OR IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSDT TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING ONTO CONTAINERS OF SOUR CREAM AND BOXES OF BEEF. INSTD TO RE LOCATE PRODUCT AND DO NOT STORE UNDERNEATH LEAKING CONDENSOR. INSTD TO REPAIR CONDENSOR LINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER LOOSE IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
JAN 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 6
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN TABLE IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF FOOD DEBRIS
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JAN 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA CEILING NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.ALSO MISSING VENT COVER IN DINING ROOM.MUST INSTALL.
FEB 62013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2013
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF RANGING FROM TEMPERATURES OF 45.4F-46.2F IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER COOLING WITHIN 6 HR PERIOD TO 40F AND USING SHALLOW PANS. ALL COOKED GROUND BEEF DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 5LBS, $2.89 Value.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 17 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR ON STORAGE RACKS, BOXES AND HANGING GARMENTS. RECOMMENED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER PREP TABLE AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET WITH SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING GLOBE FOR LIGHT UNDERNEATH CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN UNDER POP DISPENSING STATION WITH HANDLE OR KEEP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITARY SOLUTION.
FEB 142012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 4 PRE-PACKAGED UN-LABELED BAGS OF GROUND BEEF SITTING IN A METAL PAN ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 105F-107.1F. WHEN COOKED OR REHEATED FOODS ARE BEING COOLED, THE PRODUCT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE TIME THE COOLING PROCESS BEGAN. THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST BE USED WHEN COOLING COOKED OR RE-HEATED FOODS: PRODUCT MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140F-70F IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F-40F IN 4 HOURS)-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(40LB)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED AND RE-HEATED FOODS BEING COOLED MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, VERY DARK IN REAR SECTION OF UNIT
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS MUST MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND USE CLEAN UTENSILS WHEREVER POSSIBLE.
AUG 232011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 23
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN GASKETS AROUND DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. CLEAN OR REPLACE CAN OPENER.
JAN 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE CAN OPENER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD(S) IN WASHROOM(S).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WASTELINE PIPE FOR WALK-IN COOLER NOT LONG ENOUGH TO GO DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN - MUST REPAIR
JUL 202010PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS RANGING FROM TEMPERATURES OF 48.1F-55.1F IN WALK-IN COOLER (DATED 7/19). INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING WITHIN 6 HR PERIOD TO 40F AND USING SHALLOW PANS. ALL BEANS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 20LBS $100 Value.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UNCLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN/STORE PROPERLY.
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