Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2020. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HADNSINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Feb 10, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE/OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND UNDER AND BEHIND GARBAGE AND OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2532076 DATED:09/29/2021 #58--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Sep 29, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER SINGLE OCCUPANCY RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE/BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jul 22, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE WASHROOM AT 75F, AT PREP HAND SINK 95.1F AND AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 93.7F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM AT 120F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF QUATERNARY ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM CORNER THRESHOLD OF THE NORTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE THRESHOLD DOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED FOR THE FACILITIES FOOD WASTE. MUST PROVIDE 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE KITCHEN METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE/BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant.
Has Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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