PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

3-307.11 OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572147, 03/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED #51-5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/2022, REPORT #2567403 #51-5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING NEAR 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD

OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF RECEPTACLE AND WITH LIDS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN IN THE REAR LAYING ON TOP OF DIRTY LINEN BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN DIRTY LINEN INSIDE BAG.

OBSERVED THE DELI SLICER WITH FOOD OLD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO DATE MARKING,RICE,BEANS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

INSTRUCTED WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS STORED ON STEAM TABLE FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.2F. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

REPLACE ENDCAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM.

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE AND THE GASKET UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, ICE BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA APPEAR TO BE BLOWN OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU, RUSTY OVERHEAD AND DISH RACK SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY MIXER AND TABLE.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER AND STEAMTABLE.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMP SINK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU, RUSTY OVERHEAD AND DISH RACK SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY MIXER AND TABLE.

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER AND STEAMTABLE.

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THGE REAR OF PREMISES AT DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA,CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER TOP

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,MUST REFINISH EQUIPMENT

CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WLL BASE AND CORNERS

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR ONE BULB AT THE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND THE PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TILES/BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK.

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS AND DINING ROOM. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF THE REAR INNER SCREEN DOOR.

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKLINE & REMOVE GREASE.

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP DISPENSER. ALSO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR.

CLEAN SIDES OF OVEN BY GRILL

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

KEEP ENTIRE PARKING LOT CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH.

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF COOKED RICE AND REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN MENS WASHROOM.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF REFRIED PINTO BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-51 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.EXTERIOR REACH IN FREEZER NEED SOME CLEANING.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE NEED SOME CLEANING.