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PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET

2526 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643633

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.18 LARGE CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK IN PREPARED FOOD COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN HOT FOODS KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN HOT FOOD AREA IN NEED OF COVING TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 HOOD VENT FILTERS IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213924

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2213491, DATED AUGUST 27,2018 NOT CORRECTED: #38 ALSO NOTED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). TODAY DURING RE-INSPECTION STILL OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY (OVER 30). MANAGER HAD STAFF TO MINIMIZE FRUIT FLIES AND CALLED PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213491

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK IN BACK OF THE HOUSE BAKERY AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(CHICKEN SALAD 50.3F, TUNA SALAD 46F, POTATO SALAD AT 50.9F)IN DELI COLD HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT 41F OR LOWER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT. 42LBS, VALUE $252,00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 300 PLUS MICE DROPPING IN BAKERY, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND PALLETS, FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND LEDGING. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES IN JUICE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AT REAR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NECESSARY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL FLOORS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT ALL FOOD STATIONS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978878

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCE CUTTING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR MOVE THE OPERATION TO A PREP AREA WITH AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT CEASED OPERATION IN THIS AREA AND MOVED TO THE PRODUCE HOLDING ROOM ADJACENT TO THE JUICE BAR. THE HOLDING ROOM HAS AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED THERE. ALSO, NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED CHICHARRONES STORED IN THE OPEN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE WITHOUT A SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER MEANS OF PROTECTION FROM THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CHICHARRONES FROM THIS AREA AND PLACE THEM BEHIND THE SNEEZEGUARD IN THE TAQUERIA PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED. OBSERVED 3 FLY STRIPS WITH DEAD FLIES ON THEM HANGING FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLY STRIPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT CLEAN AROUND THE SIDES OF THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE FOOD WASTE, LITTER AND GARBAGE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE COMPACTOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. THE OUTSIDE AREA WAS CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, OVENS IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER, PRODUCE HOLDING/PREP ROOM, MEAT/FISH WALK-IN FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE NON-WORKING LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976735

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR SOME PREPARED FOODS AND BEING STORED IN BINS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE UTENSILS IN BINS OR STORE WITH HANDLES FACING UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN THE PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE BAKERY, PREPARED FOODS PREP AREA, BAKERY WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLYS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE RAW MEAT DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931628

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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 CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT AND DELI FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREPARED FOODS AREA IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588525

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE NEAR MEAT DEPARTMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND DELI COUNTER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BAKERY.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETERS IN LOWER CABINET COOLERS BEHIND DELI DISPLAY CASE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561823

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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 RUST ON A ROLLING CART IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE A FREEZER DOOR LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561585

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A COOLER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERTURE AT 52.3F LOCATED IN THE COOKING (KITCHEN) AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE COOLER. OTHER FUNCTIONING COOLERS ARE ON SITE. COOLER TAGGED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; RICE WITH SHRIMP 5LBS AT 127.7F VALUED AT 7.99/LB, TILAPIA 3LBS BETWEEN 110F-122F VALUED AT 9.99/LB, CRAB CAKES 3LBS AT 120.2 VALUED AT 2.29/LB, SALMON 6LBS AT 85.5F VALUED AT 9.99/LB, TAMALES 2LBS AT 117.5F VALUED AT 5.99/LB, RIBS 2LBS AT 116.6F VALUED AT 6.99/LB, LASAGNA 6LBS AT 126.7F VALUED AT 6.99/LB, 10 PIECES OF RAW CHICKEN AT 51.1F VALUED AT $20, 10LBS OF RIB TIPS AT 111.1F VALUED AT 5.99/LB AND CHICKEN WITH POTATOES 2LBS AT 108.8F VALUED AT 5.99/LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40-50 SMALL AND BIG FLIES IN THE BAKERY DISH WASHING AREA AND THE JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED THE THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKS IN CHICKEN AND BEEF CUTTING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUST ON A ROLLING CART IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE A FREEZER DOOR LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTS IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE STOVE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED BY THE DELI WITH FOOD . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE MIXING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED A HOT WATER KNOB LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE JUICING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN DELI AND MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1498160

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497923

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED PIZZAS ON SERVICE PREP COUNTER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 106.1F-120.0F,COOKED CRAB CAKES,COOKED SPINACH PIES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 100.1F-110.4F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $85.00. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW OR HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE EAST WALL NEAR THE BAKERY WOODEN PALLETS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS(KITCHEN),EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AREAS,BAKERY ROLLING CARTS,HOOD/FILTERS AT KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND INSIDE THE BAKERY WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AT MEAT DEPT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE BAKERY SECTION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,ORGANIZE REMAINING,STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL AND MAINTAIN.

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
1493252

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR HOT HOLDING UNIT CRAB CAKES,PIZZA PUFFS,SPINACH PIES,CHILE RELLENOS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 87.8F-110.7F.NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED 10# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $50.00 AS STATED FROM MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED BENEATH THE REAR KITCHEN PREP TABLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL DELI CABINET COOLERS (BEHIND DELI DISPLAY CASES). PROVIDE SAME.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459800

Location recorded for this inspection · PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET · 2526 W CERMAK RD

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: REMOVE RUST FROM ALL ROLLING CARTS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CHUTE AND PANEL NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OR DRY, STANDING WATER. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS OUT ABOVE COOKING LINE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN DELI AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL DELI CABINET COOLERS (BEHIND DELI DISPLAY CASES). PROVIDE SAME.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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    PassInspected
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