Pepes Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2025
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Score
Pepes Mexican Restaurant has been inspected 23 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pepes Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF PINK LEMONADE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PICKLED PEPPERS NOT COVERED NEAR CARRY OUT WINDOW, BULK SALT CONTAINER NOT COVERED ON REAR PREP TABLE, AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SALT ON REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579024 ON 7-25-23:58- OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 25, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENTION TO DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED IN VESTIBULE,DINING AREA,TOILET ROOM .MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13; OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.OBSERVED HER PUTTING TOMATO,CHEESE AND LETTUCE ON A ORDER OF FOOD WITH BARE HANDS.MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS,GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,CO2 TANKS, HOT WATER TANK.APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON LOWER WALL UNDER SODA MACHINE AND FLOOR DARIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/18/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD SHAKERS ,CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER & COOLER.MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES,UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER .(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL AND PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK.MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENTION TO DRAIN LINE OF ICE MACHINE TO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES,WALL BASES,STAINED CEILING TILES IN VESTIBULE,DINING AREA,TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER ICE MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND THE DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Sep 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED TACO BOAT SHELL STORED ON TOP SHELF ABOVE PREP STATION NOT PROTECTED FOR THE ELEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES AND BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD WEATHER STRIPPING AROUND THE DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Jun 1, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPALSH AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM DRAINPIPE AND THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, AND DISPOSABLE GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK AND VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALL LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 5, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND AROUND AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP BOXES.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD- APPROX 25-LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE,( 48.0F-52.0F). MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 60.00, CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABLE/ DATE ALL COOKED FOODS AND FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,( BEEF, BEANS,ETC).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE. MUST PROVIDE
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE GRILL IN PREP AREA ,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION,WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Apr 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION ,WHEN NOT IN USE
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM FAN GAURDS AND COILS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND UPPER SHELVES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN REAR SECTION NEAR EXIT DOOR AND FROM CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTELINE FROM SMOOTHIE MACHINE DRAINING INTO BUCKET,INSTRUCTED TO RE-DIRECT LINE TO GO DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN IN SAME AREA.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DOOR ON THE PREP COOLER AT PREP AREA,THE DOOR FALLS OFF HINGES WHEN DOOR IS OPEN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS AT BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT
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Oct 18, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
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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. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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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Feb 14, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAYER LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jul 10, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT VERY DIM IN WIC.MUST PROVUDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Feb 8, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.interior panel in ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.
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Sep 20, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE UTENSILS SUCH AS ICE SCOOPS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ALONG FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM AND SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS, COOK LINE,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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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 UNDER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORING ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Sep 12, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-53 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF CHEESE AND TAMALES IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-51 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE UTENSILS SUCH AS ICE SCOOPS AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER LIDS. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS ALONG FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET IN WASHROOM AND SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS, COOK LINE,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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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 UNDER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORING ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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.OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN/SANITIZED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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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.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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.RE-SEAL WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REMOVE CEILING PEELING PAINT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 8, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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. MUST INSTALL SOAP/TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AROUND/UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepes Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepes Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 27, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepes Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pepes Mexican Restaurant.
Has Pepes Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pepes Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pepes Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pepes Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepes Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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