Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PETE'S FRESH MARKET on .
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Latest inspection
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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561909
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: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AREPREPARED BAND SERVED SUCH AS CHICHEN ITALIAN BEEF, AND SLICING DELI MEATS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT,PRODUCE AREA, AND KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561499
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: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,MAC 7 CHHESE,RIBS ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT,PRODUCE AREA, AND KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561544
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 MEAT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT,PRODUCE AREA, AND KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561542
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
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP PRODUCE AREA HAS NO HOTBRUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF SINK,WHEN COLD RUNNING WATER IS TURNED ON,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICKEN,DELI MEATS,MAC & CHEESE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEAT,PRODUCE AREA,AND KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522929
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: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SALAD BAR PREP AREA,HAS OPEN DARK SEAMS
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DELI COUNTER NEAR THE RUNNERS OFD DOORS,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DELI COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG THEE WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE BAKERY REAR PREP AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE LEFT PEDAL ON THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522484
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
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR FISH PREP AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER,IMSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE IN THE COFFEE BAR AREA HAS A BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND TURN OFF MACHINE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SALAD BAR PREP AREA,HAS OPEN DARK SEAMS
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DELI COUNTER NEAR THE RUNNERS OFD DOORS,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DELI COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG THEE WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE BAKERY REAR PREP AREA
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE LEFT PEDAL ON THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515329
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: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE BAKERY REAR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE LEFT PEDAL ON THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1152186
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496302
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: OBSERVED SEVERAL RUSTY 2 TIER CARTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DELI SLICERS, CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING AND REAR WALL BEHIND THE DELI DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS, ONE IN FRONT FISH PREP AREA, AND THE OTHER IN THE REAR BAKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296469
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: NO BARRIER AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER IN FRESH MEAT/FISH PREP ARE.MUST INSTALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON BASEBOARDS IN MEAT PROCESSING ROOM.MUST REPAIR.ALSO WALLS/CEILING NOT CLEAN IN CLEANING MACHINE ROOM,AND CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296433
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,IE APPROX 10LBS OF COOKED ASIAN CHICKEN ON SALAD BAR MAINTAIN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F.NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED/AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER-CDI. MUST MAINTAINED COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.TOTAL COST APPROX $60.00.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED UPON INSPECTION 2 EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLERS IN PRODUCE FRONT ENTRANCE AREA OF STORE JUICEING FRESH (IE ORANGE,BEET)JUICES.THEN PROCEEDING TO MANUAL CAP AND BOTTLE JUICE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.FOOD IS NOT PROTECTED ON PREP TABLE,(IE FRESH STRAWBERRIES,SPINACH,BEETS/VEGETABLES ,FRUITS THATS USED FOR BEVERAGE/JUICE BEFORE ITS JUICED AND BOTTLED AND CAPPED,FROM CONTAMINATION.NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN AREA.MUST STOP PROCESS AT THIS TIME, MANUEL CAPPING,CROWNING OR CLOSING IS PROHIBITED.PROCESS IS NOT APPROVED AT THIS TIME BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.OFFICE SUPV AND CHIEF V.CASTANEDA NOTIFIED.JUICE MACHINES WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST CONTACT CDPH TO HAVE TAGS REMOVED,(312-746-8030. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE(DUTY) WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE SALAD BAR,DELI AREA,ETC(TUNA,PORK CARNITAS,PASTAS,COOK SALMON,ETC).SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BARRIER AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER IN FRESH MEAT/FISH PREP ARE.MUST INSTALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BASEBOARDS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300963
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
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60617
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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