SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PEZ BLANCO.

EAT. 80/100

6835 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since May 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SUBTSANCE ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE KNIFE RACK TO REMOVE DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO CLEAN TO EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER.

AUG 11
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSIL (KNIFE) STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USES.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

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

OBSERVED FOIL COVERING STORAGE SHELF NEAR PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY/DUSTY LIGHT SHIELD OVER PREP AREA TABLE NEAR THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 29
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 22
2025
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (CEVICHE, AGUACHILES, OYSTERS, ETC) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND ADD REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW* IN ADDITION TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASHGUARD MISSING BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT WAREWASHING AREA WHEN DRAINING/RUNNNG SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING AREA ABOVE THE GRILL/STOVE IN NEED OF DETAILED SCRAPING AND PAINTING TO MAKE CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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