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PEKE'S POZOLE

4720 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PEKE'S POZOLE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582453

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

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.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570626

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570298

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SIGNAGE AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE AND RE LOCATE TO HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE 60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/22/22 REPORT 2562552 NOT CORRECTED: 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. 51 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563018

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Inspector Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563187

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND LEAK AT PIPE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/22, REPORT #2562552: (#48) STILL FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HEAVY LEAK AT DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562552

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER: MENUDO 75.5F, POZOLE 46.7F, AND STEAK 48.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS, $50. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HEAVY LEAK AT DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND LEAK AT PIPE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523465

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463364

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: USING BLACK MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS (NOT ORIGINAL) TO STORE LETTUCE, VEGETABLES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304762

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED(RICE, BEANS ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169362

Location recorded for this inspection · PEKE'S POZOLE · 4720 S PULASKI RD

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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