Don Pedro Carnitas
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
74
Score
DON PEDRO CARNITAS, located at 1113 W 18th St in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 18, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations related to the cleanliness and maintenance of food and non-food contact surfaces, as well as the physical facilities. Across eleven recorded inspections, DON PEDRO CARNITAS has historically been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Nov 14, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Oct 11, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
37
Jun 6, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 25, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Jan 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Mar 7, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Jun 11, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Sep 18, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LEFT, LOWER FLOOR IN THE VENTILATION STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY/HARBOR POINTS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES STORED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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