Pepe's Mexican Restaurants
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2017
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Score
Across the available record, Pepe's Mexican Restaurants has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 3, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Pepe's Mexican Restaurants is from Oct 3, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pepe's Mexican Restaurants is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR/REPAINT SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FLOOR UNDER THE RACKS IN ATTIC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN AND WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN AND WITH DUCT TAPE ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES LEAKING AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jan 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA
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Jan 21, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE LICENSE POSTED THAT WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.NO VALID PROOF PROVIDED ON PREMISES OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012
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Feb 6, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS ON SECOND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE CAN GOODS STORAGE RACK,AND SPIDER WEB IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND SPIDER WEB.
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Mar 20, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH PALETS ON SECOND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A BARRIER ON MOP SINK TO PREVENT SPLASH FROM MOP WATER INTO EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
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Sep 9, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKET AROUND DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER, BOTTOM SECTION IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SOME OF THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF STORAGE BIN AND STORAGE SHELVES WHERE NEEDED ON SECOND FLOOR, AND GASKET AROUND DOOR TO SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN 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: REPAIR CEILING BY WASHROOM, AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL LOWER CENTER PART OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT IN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST USE UTENSILS WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
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Feb 23, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN RUST-LIKE DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN CAN OPENER BASE ON PREP TABLE. CLEAN ONION STORAGE SHELF ON SECOND FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND POP/CO2 TANKS BY ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATELY FROM FOOD.
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Mar 16, 2010
Complaint
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR . Also must provide lid for prepped carrot bin.
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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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE UPPER AREA /TOP OF COOLER WHERE FOOD EQUIPMENT IS STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepe's Mexican Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepe's Mexican Restaurants on file is from Oct 3, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepe's Mexican Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pepe's Mexican Restaurants.
Has Pepe's Mexican Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepe's Mexican Restaurants have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pepe's Mexican Restaurants means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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