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Dewey

5415 S Union(700W) AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Dewey on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645334

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009941

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 131 E 79TH 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: FOUND THE TWO DOOR COOLER STORING JALAPENOS AND SAUCE WITH A BROKEN DOOR HANDLE; REPAIR/REPLACE HANDLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE METAL PANEL IN THE FRONT OF AND AT THE LOWER BASE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IS LOOSE; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ON THE CEILING OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978359

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 131 E 79TH 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET'S LEFT KNOB LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955294

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955280

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO TEMPERED OR HOT WATER FOR HANDWASHING AT WASHBOWLS AT BOYS BASEMENT RESTROOM.INSTRUTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR PROBLEM BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION ON 10/18/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: METAL UTILITY SINKS AT 1ST FLOOR TEACHERS RESTROOM AND SECOND FLOOR RESTOOM CORRODING. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT SIDE OF WALK-IN COOIER NEXT TO OFFICE AREA AND BEHIND STORAGE CABINETS AT FOOD SEVING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED AT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631881

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 131 E 79TH 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: DISCARD BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS ON SITE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING AND HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY WATER LINE UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583594

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 131 E 79TH 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: OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED HOLE IN FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA, ALSO HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINEN PROPERLY. STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583417

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE

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: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 2ND FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE GIRLS WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1579073

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE

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: REAR EXIT DOOR AT EAST ENTRANCE IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VCIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR,HAS NO LID COVERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID COVERS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIIFED FOOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH HAS HOT DOGS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-012

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE JANITORS CLOSET ON THE 2ND FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE GIRLS WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386328

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 131 E 79TH 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: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM DISH RACK,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA,LOWER TRIM IN POOR REPAIR ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN ENTRY WAY.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN ENTRY WAY

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497500

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE

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: STILL NO CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER POSTED/ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PIZZA 155*F, LUNCHMEAT SANDWICHES 39.9*F.ALSO NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR SANITATION CLASS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1496915

Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE

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: NO ACCESS TO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (ENG. OFF, ROOM LOCKED) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NO COPY PROVIDED TO LUNCHROOM MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPY OF LOG BOOK WHEN WE RETURN.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING OVER REAR OVENS HAS EXPOSED FIBERGLASS INSTULATION OVER THE OVENS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387312

Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 131 E 79TH 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: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMILATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AT THE REAR PREP REAR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND FLOORS NEED GENERAL CLEANING AT THE PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALL BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT THE PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER'S AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND ONE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE IN THE PREP AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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