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DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO

3616 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636473

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT.

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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
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144443

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A BARRIER AT STEAM TABLE WHERE DISHES ARE STORED .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR COOLER,DOOR ON VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED AN ASSORTMENT OF HAND MADE CLAY DISHES THAT MAY CONTAIN LEAD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CUTTING BOARDS,HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAIN .MUST MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2144432

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED CARNITAS 48.0F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 48.8F,1LB. CHIRIZO 46.7F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 46.2F,3LBS. DICED TOMATOES 47.9F,4LBS. STUFFED CHICKEN TACOS 44.7F,3-DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 53.8F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.8F,1LB. COOKED PORK 46.3F,5LBS. COOKED RICE 44.5F DATED 1/31/18,4QTS. SALSA VERDE 44.4F,6LBS. COOKED BEANS 44.5F-44.7F DATED 1/27/18.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.48LBS. $66.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POTS,BOWLS,SPOONS,LIDS) AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER IN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PUTTING WASHED DISHES ON DRYING RACK WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3- COMP SINK PROPERLY AND REWASH DISHES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE, WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICES.OBSERVED MEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE,NOT ABLE TO TURN ON WATER AT SINK.NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND SINK.BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD A LARGE POTATOE SLICER AND LID INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SAME HAND SINK DUE TO WATER TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILETROOM FOR HAND WASHING.HAND DRYING DEVICES ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINKS AND ARTICLES REMOVED.MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND WHEN TURNED ON AND NO WATER COMING FROM FAUCET DUE TO WATER BEING TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH TO KEEP WATER FROM RUNNING CONSTANTLY.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 1ST FL. FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A BARRIER AT STEAM TABLE WHERE DISHES ARE STORED .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR COOLER,DOOR ON VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED AN ASSORTMENT OF HAND MADE CLAY DISHES THAT MAY CONTAIN LEAD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CUTTING BOARDS,HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAIN .MUST MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989701

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING DRY. FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SHEILD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976492

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON 1 OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR GASKET

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE REAR ENTRANCE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1621240

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH 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: PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT AND DEBRIS).

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609836

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-8-15 ON REPORT #1575247 -38- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPERLY DESIGNED SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT AND DEBRIS).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ABATED.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575247

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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: OBSERVED HORCHATA (RICE WATER) NOT PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND GRILL UTENSILS BEING STORE BETWEEN THE WALL AND PIPES IN THE FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY DETERGENT TUBING CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE TUBING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT WITHOUT A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE OR ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DETERGENT TUBES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A WALL MOUNTED FAUCET, ATTACHED TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, WITHOUT A PLUMBED DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PLUMBED DRAIN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPERLY DESIGNED SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT HOLDING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BACKYARD AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480302

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SALSA, CARROTS, AND VEGETABLES IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RE USING SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS. OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS IN REAR AND RE USING. INSTD TO USE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ONCE ONLY. ALSO MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED & PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF REACH ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1343414

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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: THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY AND THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN BETWEEN DIRTY PIECES OF EQUIPMENT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DETAIL.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SHELVING UNDER THE TORTILLA CHIP STATION IS FILTY, SCRUB DOWN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
670511

Location recorded for this inspection · DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO · 3616 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND SLICER AND CAN OPENER. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH RACK NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR; SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.

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280 of 341 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • NEVERIA AUROS, INC.3633 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • HAPPY DOLLAR3625 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected

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