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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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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492890

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAKERY FRONT PASTRY PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BACK REAR SALAD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO FRESH JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN KITCHEN PREP. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DAIRY OVER HEAD DOORS AND BAKERY EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN SALAD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY HANDLES ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE SIDES, BENT. MUST REPAIR.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484261

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAKERY FRONT PASTRY PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BACK REAR SALAD PREP AREA ADJACENT TO FRESH JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE CONVENIENT FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 169.0F. INSTRUCTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE HEALTH DEPT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT.INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS. APPROX 7-LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 44.8F, 45.F, AND 3-LBS OF TUNA AT 45.0F, PREPARED YESTERDAY( DATED 1/27/21).ALSO 2-LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES NOT DATED AT 49.0F. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $40.00-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IN KITCHEN PREP. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DAIRY OVER HEAD DOORS AND BAKERY EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN SALAD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY HANDLES ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE COMPACTOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE SIDES, BENT. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313030

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) NOT AT THE PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED UNDER A HOT HOLDING LAMP IN THE PREPARED FOODS SECTION; 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 100F-110F DURING THE INSPECTION, 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 98F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE PREPARED HOT FOODS SECTION AND IN THE SALAD PREP AREA; 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.5F, 3 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 54.3F, 10 LBS OF SHRIMP COCKTAIL AT 50.5F AND ABOUT 3 DOZEN BOILED EGGS AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT THE CAFE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230197

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2181582

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS AT SINKS. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BY LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON SOME FAN COVERS IN SOME WALK-IN COOLERS; CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SOME MISSING WALL TILE OBSERVED BY THE HAND SINK IN THE PRODUCE/JUICING PREP AREA; REPLACE WALL TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145181

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144656

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE WALL LEDGE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND PRODUCE PREP AREA, 30 IN THE DELI PREP AREA ON THE WALL LEDGE AND 25 IN THE BAKERY SERVING AREA AND 20 IN THE STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY REGARDING ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND NO DOOR TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OF KITCHEN WHERE TACOS ARE MADE AND SERVED; PROVIDE A DOOR FOR THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN (FRONT AND REAR) TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA, BUTCHER PREP AREA AND IN REAR KITCHEN AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/DRY THE FLOOR BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA; FLOOR WET FROM SPILLED MELTED ICE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND FAN COVERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THAT NEED TO BE CLEANED TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED: DAIRY COOLER, BUTCHER PREP AREAS, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND ONE HAND SINK IN THE BUTCHER SERVING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979114

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND PALLETS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA,HAS ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978333

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

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
1976933

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGE AND PALLET IN THE CORNER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ADJACENT FROM THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON A LEDGE BEIND SOME BEER IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS #7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALL DRY STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, LITTER AND DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE STOCK IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING AND CLEANING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS, ALSO BETTER INSPECTION ISLES IN BETWEEN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751942

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS: CHICKEN, RIBS, SALADS AND DELI MEATS. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRESH MEAT PREP ROOM,DELI COUNTER, KITCHEN AND THE BAKERY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1592064

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AND PRODUCE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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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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