Pepe Taco
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Pepe Taco has 32 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
32
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALLS AS WELL AS THE LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT AT THE HOTLINE SIDE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING INSIDE AND THE GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH WALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN REAR AREAS (DRY STORAGE LEFT OF FOOD PREP ENTRANCE AND REAR TOILET ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS.
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Apr 14, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING AT FAR END OF PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 14, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: COVING AT FAR END OF PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORTILLAS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AT TLEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITH PEELING PAINT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR RACKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: AREA IN NEED OF MINOR HOUSE KEEPING REMOVING LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (STEAK, GROUND BEEF). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASSIGN PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. COS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING OR PLACE BEEF 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY USING CARDBOARD ON SHELVING FOR FOOD STORAGE, PLATES, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL RESIDUE AND SPILLS PRESENT ON THE SHELVING AND AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, WAIT STAFF COOLER, AND REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLATTERED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND FREEZER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(STEAK, GROUND BEEF). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASSIGN PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(GUACAMOLE, SLICED TOMATOES, SLICED ONIONS)AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 52F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT COST OF $20 AND 2#.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLERS ON DOORS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.
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Jul 27, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDOBARD. SHELVING SHALL BE NONABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 24, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDOBARD. SHELVING SHALL BE NONABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVES SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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67
Oct 5, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Mar 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIOATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST MAINTAIN
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 4-LBS OF COOKED RICE INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F AND APPROX 4-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED (TCS) COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT COST APPROX $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DISHWASHING FACILITIES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED HOT WATER FROM SPRAYER THAT REACHES THE 1ST COMARTMENT OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 87.0F. HOT WATER MUST BE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110.F.( FAUCET ON RIGHT IS TOO SHORT TO REACH THE IST COMPARTMENT WHERE THE SPRAYER IS). MUST REPAIR WATER AT SPRAYER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIOATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTUING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT CLOSED ON BOTH DUMPSTERS IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALL RECEPTACLES USED FOR REFUSE SHALL BE KEPT COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED OUTLET COVER ON WALL NEAR CLOSET IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN FOOD PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CANNOT RESULT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT COUNTER AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN LARGE DETERGENT CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR NEAR SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA, SYRUP SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN STAFF WASHROOM AND LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(SHREDDED LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SALSA) NOT LABELED AND DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243411 ON 12-11-18:58-NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ALL WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL SHELVING UNITS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREP SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PREP SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE PRINTED ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS,( STEAK, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED ON ALL MENUS FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM CALIBRATE THERMOMETER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN LADIES CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THST ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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67
Jan 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI.MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT BEFORE USING COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX 2-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 57.6F,3-LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 59.9F, 2LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 58.5F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CD. APPROX COST $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Jan 8, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP OFF FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER (DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 4, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST 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 INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLOUDY WATER HOLDING IN THE BUMPY SURFACE OF THE COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPER FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE IT IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER.
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May 1, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 2 LBS. OF RICE (48.9F), 1 LB. OF GUACOMOLE (47.8F), 2 LBS. OF SOUR CREAM (50.5F), 1 LB OF CHEESE (47.3F) AND 2 LBS. CUT ONIONS (52.5). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLOUDY WATER HOLDING IN THE BUMPY SURFACE OF THE COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPER FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE IT IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER.
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Mar 26, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRABBING SOME TORTILLA CHIPS AND PUTTING THEM IN A BAG WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, WAX PAPER, GLOVES (WASHING HANDS BEFORE/AFTER USE), ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO REMOVE ACCUMULATED CLOUDY WATER HOLDING IN THE BUMPY SURFACE OF THE COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOPER FROM OFF THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE AND PROPERLY STORE IT IN A SANITIZED BIN/CONTAINER.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT CLEAN/DUSTY.MUST CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET
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Mar 18, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE PAINT CANS OFF FLOORS BY HOT WATER TANK.
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Sep 3, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPE FITTINGS. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.
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90
Aug 27, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RICE 57.6F AND GUACAMOLE 64.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
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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: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE,15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG GRILL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND STOCK IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. NORTH DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON RIGHT AND LEFT BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, ICE DISPENSER, DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPE FITTINGS. REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 17, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT COMPRESSOR UNIT NEED TO REMOVE ICE ALSO NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE (INTO LARGE CONTAINER)AT SAME FREEZER.
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Jan 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, NEED TO CLEAN THE GRAY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR DISH MACHINE.
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90
May 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN DISH AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Aug 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND POP MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H70873 COURT DATE 2-24-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS IN REAR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND POP MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS), AROUND WATER HEATER, ETC
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS NEAR SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 1, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL BEHIND 3-COMP AND UTILITY SINKS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TILES IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR URINAL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Jan 26, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL BEHIND 3-COMP AND UTILITY SINKS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TILES IN SOUTHEAST CORNER NEAR URINAL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepe Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepe Taco on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepe Taco?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Pepe Taco.
Has Pepe Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepe Taco have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pepe Taco 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 Pepe Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepe Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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