Itzchel by Pekes

1144 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Itzchel by Pekes has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Itzchel by Pekes is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Itzchel by Pekes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Itzchel by Pekes on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Itzchel by Pekes' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Itzchel by Pekes have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Itzchel by Pekes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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