Pepe's
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2017
64
Score
PEPE'S, located at 4743 W Grand Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on July 17, 2017, which resulted in a score of 64. This inspection identified nine minor violations, including issues with the proper storage of clean utensils and the design and maintenance of food contact surfaces. Over fifteen recorded inspections, PEPE'S has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Nov 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 6, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 9, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 30, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 2, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Dec 13, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Aug 17, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 8, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jan 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 4, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 29, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 8, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jul 17, 2017 Inspection
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CARDBOARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND UPPER INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH AND CHAIR SEATS IN DINING AREA.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,POP & BEER COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR POOL TABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK FROM WALL ABOVE REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS AND VENTIALTION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK,MISSING CEILING TILE IN VESTIBULE,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO CEILINGS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING AND DOOR IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER CONNECTION AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENSION TO DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND NOT INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT SODA MACHINE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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