Pepe's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Pepe's Restaurant has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Jan 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Pepe's Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL DRIPPING ON ICE STORED IN BIN BELOW. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TC FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF BEANS AND RICE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE ON CEILING NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Feb 3, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, SYRUP BOTTLES STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR, CANDY STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ICE BIN NOT COVERED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND COVER ICE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ONSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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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 OPENINGS IN CEILING IN PREP, BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 2, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME ACCUMULATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSED OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PRESET EXPOSED PLATES ON DINING TABLES. Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THIS ORDER INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE OR INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING DINE IN PATRONS OF THE VACCINATION REQUIREMENT . INSTD TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Jan 23, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CLEANUP PROCEDURES, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT#2356875 DATE 1/16/2020, CORRECT BY DATE JAN.23,2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS, ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT IN COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#2279256 DATE 3/12/2019. CORECT BY DATE JUN.12,2019. VIOLATION#16 INTERIOR PANEL STILL NOT CLEAN, THERE IS A PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL. #51 PLUMBER PUTTY STILL IN THE IST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#58 NO ALERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS, ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CONTINUOSLY USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT TOMATOES, LETTUCE AND CHEESE ON TACOS FOR MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS ORDERS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO UTILIZE GLOVES, UTENSILS, TONGS, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INCLUDING SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS UNDER REFIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (SALSA, COOKED BEANS, COOKED STEAK, ETC.) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS, PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD (CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: UNCOVERED BASKETS OF CHIPS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT ANY BARRIER INBETWEEN. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO RESURFACE; OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: USING MILK CRATE TYPE BLACK CONTAINERS AS STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER CONATINERS, THAT ARE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, AND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, TENDERIZER, STORAGE SHELVES THOROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PUTTY BEING USED AT SEAM OF 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO PROPERLY SEAL SEAM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
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Jun 29, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT HOLDING TABLE AND CONDIMENT COOLER STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT THE BAR HOLDING THE TOP SHELF LIQUOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLOWING NOT CLEAN, SLICER, CHOPER CUTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SLICER, AND BY THE CHOPPER, AND THE INTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES ON THE CUTING BOARDS, AND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT ELEVATED 6" OF THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AL FOOD PRODUCT 6"
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May 7, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT HOLDING TABLE, AND CONDIMENT COOLER STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT THE BAR HOLDING THE TOP SHELF LIQUOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, SLICER, CHOPPER CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SLICER,AND BY THE CHOPPER, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE GREASE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES ON CUTTING BOARDS, AND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCT 6".
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78
Jan 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS (IN WALK IN COOLER, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SIN), ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DAMAGED, WORN, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING INTERNALLT FOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR COLD AND HOT FOODS (ONLY HOT FOOD METAL STEM AVAILABLE). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. 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: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK-IM COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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May 13, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA: THE CAN OPENER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER PREP TABLES WITH CARDBOARD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRE PPM OF SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 18, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH WORN, PITTED SURFACES. REPLACE SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AND FAUCET HANDLES OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN FINAL RINSE TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER SET UP AND USE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (ONLY 2ND BASIN IN USE WITH SOAP AND WATER). INSTD MGR ON PROPER SET UP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH WORN, PITTED SURFACES. REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER AND FAUCET HANDLES OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE.
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May 24, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. 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: CEILING IN NEED OF REPAIR ABOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST AT AIR VENT IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Jul 22, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR. ELEVATE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN POOR REPAIR, MELTING. REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE. INSTD TO HAVE WIRE STORAGE RACKS SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FROM UTILTY SINK. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF BROILER AND WALL BEHIND BROILER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CEILING SURROUNDING VENT IN DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BAR PREP AREA INSTALLED WITHOUT REQUIRED EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON DINING TABLES. INSTD TO WRAP, PROPERLY PROTECT OR PLACE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED. EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR. ELEVATE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN POOR REPAIR, MELTING. REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE. INSTD TO HAVE WIRE STORAGE RACKS SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FROM UTILTY SINK. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF BROILER AND WALL BEHIND BROILER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CEILING SURROUNDING VENT IN DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN, PIITED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BY MEAT SLICER. CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOM, DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMTER IN PREP COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepe's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepe's Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2024. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepe's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Pepe's Restaurant.
Has Pepe's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepe's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pepe's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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