Peke's Pozole

4710 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Peke's Pozole appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Peke's Pozole on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER ARE PAST THE USE BY DATE/DISCARD DATE: CONTAINER OF COOKED BEEF (ASADA) WITH DISCARD DATE OF 6/8/25 AND CONTAINER OF COOKED PASTOR (PORK) WITH DISCARD DATE OF 6/9/25 . SAID FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE (CONTAINERS OF KNORRS BUILLON) ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM FURNACE ROOM AND STORE IN PROPER STORAGE AREA

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISE

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND DRYING PROVISION IS REQUIRED AT ALL HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. (PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW BEEF (35F) BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER RUNNING POTABLE COLD WATER OR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF BLACKENED GREASE COVERING FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 11, 2023

Consultation

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE ALL CERAMIC/CLAY CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE SAME FROM PREMISES.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: MISSING GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT WAIT STATION. INSTD TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Sep 27, 2023

License

1 minor violation.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peke's Pozole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peke's Pozole on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peke's Pozole?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peke's Pozole.

Has Peke's Pozole's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peke's Pozole have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peke's Pozole 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 Peke's Pozole inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peke's Pozole is inspected around two times per year on average.

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