Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Dewey on .
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Latest inspection
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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228225
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: ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED AND STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO RUGS IN WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAR AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2nd FLOOR GIRLS ROOM FAUCET TOP MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296496
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
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR/HANDLES OF INSIDE GARBAGE CANS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322076
Location recorded for this inspection · PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT · 131 E 79TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, AIR TEMPS RECORDED AT 43.5F AND 45.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FRO UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: SOUR CREAM-45.7F, TAMALES-46.8F, STEAK-46.5F, MILK-45 5F. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN OFFICE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING WALLS AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CAP TO FLOOR DRAIN BY 3 COMP. SINK. REPAIR LLEAKY FAUCET ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMP. SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IN OFFICE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WHEREVER POSSIBLE IN AN EFFORT TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1290252
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
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE, EXPOSED GARBAGE, BOXES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA AND HAVE DUMPSTERS CLOSED WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
27
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED OR AVAILABLE IN STUDENTS TOILETS ROOM (NOR AVAILABLE TO BE PROVIDED BY TEACHERS). INSTD TO HAVE HANDWASHING POLICY IN PLACE AND HAVE SOAP AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, EVEN CLEANABLE SURFACE. HEAT/SMOKE STAINED WALLS/CEILINGS SURROUNDING OVENS. MUST REPAIR SAME.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION ABOVE OVENS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285651
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: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, AND DUST BUILD-UP ON COMPRESSOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER..
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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 REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHILEDS AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529287
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ENGINEER AREAS,CLEAN EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN OFF FLOORS IN GYM STORAGE ROOM. ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN FAN ROOM.,
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.REPAIR OPENING IN WALL IN ENGINEER WASHROOM TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST,SEAL OPENING AT BASEBOARD IN LUNCHROOM BY FAN ROOM.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR ALL PEELING PAINT IN LUNCHROOM WALLS,CEILING ETC.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NO LIGHT IN LUNCHROOM DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR LIGHT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR TIMER ON 1ST-FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR,IN POOR REPAIR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE (RUG,WINDOWS) IN ENGINEER AREA OFF FLOORS,WALLS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
545212
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS ALONG COOK LINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAINT CEILING IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND REMOVE GRAFFITI.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491413
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE/CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS,EQUIPMENT IN BOILER ROOMS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY FROM ANY LEAKY PIPES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PROVIDE PALLETS OR STORAGE UNITS TO ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN GYM STORAGE EQUIPMENT ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
Suspected Food PoisoningPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
417317
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS ALONG COOK LINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAINT CEILING IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND REMOVE GRAFFITI.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINES FROM THE DIPPER WELL AND ISLAND OASIS DRINK MACHINE INTO A MOP SINK OR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
166217
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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE HOOD AND SOME FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SOME FLOOR TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277848
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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK, ETC
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMP SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250702
Location recorded for this inspection · Dewey · 5415 S Union(700W) AVE
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 RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RAW WOOD LEDGES & SHELVES IN DINING AREA AND STORE ROOM.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ROLLING CARTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WHERE NEEDED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN PREP/DINING AREAS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE AND NEED REPAIRING IN HALLWAY ACROSS FROM KITCHEN STORE ROOM AND IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND OVENS. NEED TO REPLACE FLOORS IN THESE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR(CHIPPED SURFACES), CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP, DINING AND HALLWAY AREAS ON LOWER LEVEL.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60609
245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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