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PETE'S FRESH MARKET

3448 E 118TH ST · Chicago, IL 60617

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PETE'S FRESH MARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638407

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-301.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2637930 DATED 6/4/26 NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW, AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/22/25 WAS STILL POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AFTER EVERY HEALTH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637930

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET THAT IS LOCATED BY THE PRODUCE SECTION, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER EQUIPMENT SHELVES IN THE PREPARE FOODS PREP AREA, AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES AND IN BETWEEN THE OVEN AND WALL IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE EXIT DOORS BY THE DOCK WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING PASTRIES UNCOVERED IN AN OPEN/UNPROTECTED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE CASHIER'S STATION THAT CAN POTENTIALLY BE CONTAMINATED BY CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY STORE PREPACKAGED GOODS AT SAID UNIT. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND NOT SHOWING THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME OLD FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES IN THE FRUIT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625782

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625426

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: HOT HOLDING CABINET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110 DEGREES UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. NO FOOD IN UNIT AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624995

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING EACH COMMODITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A PILE OF WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED IN A REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER NOT INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN FRUIT PROCESSING ROOM, HOT FOOD AREA AND CHICKEN ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OPEN DRAIN SITES IN HOT FOOD DISH ROOM AND FRUIT PROCESSING ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN HOT FOOD KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLE HARD TO TURN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD UP.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS IN HOT FOOD DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620452

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF LABELING EACH COMMODITY INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A PILE OF WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED IN A REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL KIVES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER NOT INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN FRUIT PROCESSING ROOM, HOT FOOD AREA AND CHICKEN ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON VARIOUS REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT FOOD AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OPEN DRAIN SITES IN HOT FOOD DISH ROOM AND FRUIT PROCESSING ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS AND WATER BUILD UP.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS IN HOT FOOD DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589698

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN EAST EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSRVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN POPCORN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC IN BAKERY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BAKERY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, CHICKEN PREP AREA-WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PRODUCE PREP AREA- 2- DOOR PREP COOLER ,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, MEAT WALK IN COOLER, BAKERY WALK IN COOLER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SEAM ON TOP SIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT & CHICKEN PREP AREAS, MISSING DRAINLINE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA THAT HAS A BUCKET CATCHING WATER, LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN POOR REPAIR IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR MEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN POPCORN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586277

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY WITH SCOOPS STORED ON IN INSIDE OF PRODUCT FOR SELF SERVICE ON DISPLAY MUST REMOVE SCOOPS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CHICKEN PREP AREA-WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PRODUCE PREP AREA- 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE RACKS,SAW MACHINE, GRINDER,POTATO PEELER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SEAMS ON TOPSIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT & CHICKEN PREP AREAS.MISSING DRAINLINE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA THAT HAS A BUCKET CATCHING WATER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN POOR REPAIR IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS,DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS,PREP AREAS, SALES FLOOR INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & CHICKEN PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2585874 11/28/23 NOT CORRECTED#10- 5-204.11 : STILL OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND BAKERY/POP CORN FRONT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
27
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585874

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN SALAD PREP AREA,PACKAGING OF DRY GOODS PREP AREA,REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND BAKERY/POP CORN FRONT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN PRODUCE PREP AREA AND FISH PREP AREA SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN DELI PREP AREA PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM & DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR RAW MUSSELS AND OYSTERS FOR SALE EMPLOYEE STATES THEY DISCARD THEM.THEY NEED TO KEEP THEM ,SIGN AND DATE FOR WHEN LAST ITEM IS SOLD OR SERVED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-125.6F.8LBS. COOKED ORGANGE CHICKEN-117.9F.8LBS. COOKED SLAB RIBS-113.2F.10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN LEGS/WINGS-119.1F-120.2F.11LBS. COOKED RICE-125.2F.6LBS. SWEET POTATO-120.6F.12LBS. HALF CHICKENS-122.7F IN HOT HOLDING CABINET.2LBS. COOKED STEAK 112.3F ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING AT GRILL STATION. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE, APPX.69LBS.$158.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 5- GALLONS OF COOKED SOUP AT 50.5F DATED 11/27 IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 5 GALLONS $70. (PRIORITY 7-38-005(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 129.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL [email protected] HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 35 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON CONCRETE LEDGE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO PALLET IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND ON LEDGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO PALLET OF GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF DINING ROOM DOOR AND A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION DURING FOOD PREPARATION OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF A OPEN GARBAGE CAN WHILE SLICING APPX.8LBS. WHOLE WATERMELONS AND PLACING THEM IN A TRAY TO BE WRAPPED AND PLACED ON DISPLAY FOR SALE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 8LBS. $24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA,FISH DEPT-IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,CHICKEN PREP AREA IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK,MEAT PREP AREA-BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN SALAD & PRODUCE PREP AREAS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY WITH SCOOPS STORED ON IN INSIDE OF PRODUCT FOR SELF SERVICE ON DISPLAY MUST REMOVE SCOOPS AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES IN BAKERY AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PRODUCE PREP AREA- 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARD IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DELI WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,CHICKEN PREP AREA-WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DAIRY WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE PLATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE RACKS,SAW MACHINE, GRINDER,POTATO PEELER,FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SEAMS ON TOPSIDES OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT & CHICKEN PREP AREAS.MISSING DRAINLINE PIPE AT HAND SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA THAT HAS A BUCKET CATCHING WATER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN POOR REPAIR IN BAKERY WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST,FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS,DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT ALL WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS,PREP AREAS, SALES FLOOR INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & CHICKEN PREP AREA AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564593

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564220

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY DELI CASE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES (CHIP AISLE #11 & #4). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRESH MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531899

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH MARKET · 3448 E 118TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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