FEB 14
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANTS.
EAT. 92/100
8227 S EXCHANGE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 14, 2013 · passed
Passed all 7 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPRAYER LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
JUL 102012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 10
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT VERY DIM IN WIC.MUST PROVUDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
FEB 82012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 8
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.interior panel in ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.
SEP 202011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE UTENSILS SUCH AS ICE SCOOPS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ALONG FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM AND SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS, COOK LINE,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORING ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
SEP 122011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-53 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF CHEESE AND TAMALES 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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE UTENSILS SUCH AS ICE SCOOPS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ALONG FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM AND SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS, COOK LINE,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORING ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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MAR 102011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN/SANITIZED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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.RE-SEAL WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE CEILING PEELING PAINT FRONT PREP AREA.
NOV 82010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 8
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AROUND/UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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