Pee Wees

1538 E 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
American
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2015
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Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 14 inspections at Pee Wees, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Aug 31, 2015. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Pee Wees's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 31, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pee Wees trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 31, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS ANF FREEZER; FILTERS AND HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS; RUST FROM PREP TABLES; UNDER STEAM TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS; REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, AND MAINTAIN
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAIANTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 21, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. LARGE HOLE ON INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-038-012. SAME VIOLATION ON 10/16/14 INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS ANF FREEZER; FILTERS AND HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS; RUST FROM PREP TABLES; UNDER STEAM TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS; REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS, STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT, AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OINSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAIANTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Oct 16, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GYROS,HAMBURGERS,SAUSAGES,AND HOT DODGS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVES,AND FILTERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING,HAS GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND ALL REACHIN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPLACE SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,THE TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO CUSTOMER WAITING AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS
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Aug 29, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVES,AND FILTERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING,HAS GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND ALL REACHIN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPLACE SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,THE TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO CUSTOMER WAITING AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 21, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST,SITTIING OUT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND FOUND THE TEMPERATURE AT 52.9F THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED FOOD PRODUCTS DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE REAR EXIT OUTTER DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR AND OBSERVED 6 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND A TANK AND OBSERVRD 3 MISE DROPPINGS IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS,AND REPAIR EXIT DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS HOT DOGS POLISH,CHILI,CHEESE SAUCE,AND HAMBURGERS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMIOVE RUST FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVES,AND FILTERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING,HAS GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-U ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND ALL RACHIN COOLERS AND FREEZERS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPLACE SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,THE TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALSO CUSTOMER WAITING AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBPRAGE
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Jan 2, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: THE ABOVE STILL HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR NO CITY OF CHICAG FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF,GYROS,AND HAMBURGERS,MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,COUNTERS AND SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE FIRST COMPARTMENT FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR)
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Dec 17, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE SIDES OF COOLERS,ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON INTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN AND OTHER UNUSED EQUIPMENT, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN CORNERS,IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE AN UPDATED COMPLETE WRITTEN PEST CONTROL LOG FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,BEEF) MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #'S FROM REPORT # 1155037 ON 05/09/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (34)CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. (35)REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. (36)REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. (38)PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. (40)PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS. (41)REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. (43)STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,COUNTERS AND SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (THE FIRST COMPARTMENT FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR)
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May 16, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND UNUSED SOFT SERVE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF (183.9F) AND CHILI (172.1F) PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTRIL.RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.32 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PIZZA STORAGE TRAYS,ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND REFGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA,CLUTTERED OF EQUIPMENT,UNABLE TO SEE WALLS.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING,AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Aug 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 17, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND POP MACHINES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA, IN STORAGE ROOM ON FLOORS IN CORNERS BEHIND WIRE RACKS, IN NORTHEAST CORNERS BEHIND GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER, HOLES NOTED IN SAME AREAS IN CORNERS OF WALL AND FLOOR, AND AROUND PIPING IN CEILING. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR RECEIPT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS) SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING STOVE, FILTERS AND HOODS, STORAGE RACKS, UTENSILS, PANS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME, FREE OF HEAVY GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON EQUIPMENT.A
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 16, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: MORE THAN 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA ON SOUTHEAST WINDOW LEDGE AND FLOOR IN SAME AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BY POP MACHINE, ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE AND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ON TOP OF BLANKET COVERING LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR, ON TOP OF WHITE STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, KEEP REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSED, AND ADJUST SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES PROPERLY-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR RECEIPT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, DEPP FRYERS(INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS) SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOKING STOVE, FILTERS AND HOODS, STORAGE RACKS, UTENSILS, PANS AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST LEVEL FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM, AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT. ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES AND ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTERED AREAS THROUGHOUT. NEED TO PROPERLY STORE MOP AFTER USE AND DISCARD DIRTY STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pee Wees last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pee Wees on file is from Aug 31, 2015. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pee Wees?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pee Wees.

Has Pee Wees' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pee Wees have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pee Wees means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.