Pepes Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Pepes Restaurant, the earliest from 2018. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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 27, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDS THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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95
Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE BEING OFFERED ON KIDS MENU DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588179 1/17/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS).#47- 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.#55- 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM 2ND FL.FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE BEING OFFERED ON KIDS MENU DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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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Jan 17, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM 2ND FL.FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ON 2ND FL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAP HAMBURGER IN THE FRONT SMALL REACH IN FREEZER NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. ALSO NOTED TACO BOAT SHELL SITTING OUT UNDER DUSTY PLUGS. MUST COVER AT ALL TIMES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TOGO BOXES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Nov 25, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2553836 4/1/2022 STILL NOT CORRECTED #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED 2- WET TOWELS AND A SMALL PAN UPSIDE DOWN INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PACKAGED NAPKINS,CABLE WIRES,CEILINGS IN DISH/PREP AREA,BAG OF CARROTS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STYRO FOAM CUP WITHOUT A LID ON COUNTER TOP NEXT TO STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A LID OR STRAW FOR DRINKING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Apr 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RING OUT WIPING TOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THEN PROCEED TO WIPE COUNTER AND THEN HANDLED 2- READY TO EAT TORTILLA SHELLS AND ADDED CUT LETTUCE & TOMATOE ON TOP OF TACO WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OCCURS. ( PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS).
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BEANS IN LARGE POT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEANS WERE HELD AT 66.7 F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF BEANS $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41 F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2484330 FROM 2-1-2021 FOUND NOT CORRECTED. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL CONTAINERS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGAINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INCORRECTLY IN BOX FACING DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES FACING SAME DIRECTION TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN GASKETS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON SERVICE LINE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNITS AND STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINING IN GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP:INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ON LARGE MIXER IT'S INSIDE BOWL, AND INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ACCORDINGLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS
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Feb 1, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING READY TO EAT TOMATOES FOR TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, TISSUE PAPER, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON EGG DISHES SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED HER REMOVE SOFT TACO SHELLS FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ON TISSUE PAPER.INSTRUCTED PIC NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST USE TONGS,TISSUE PAPER OR GLOVES.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,COOKED GROUND BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:25 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE GLOVES OR A BARRIER TO HANDLE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL AND PREP TABLES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE GOING THROUGH THE GARBAGE IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, THEN ENTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND RINSED HER HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS (USING SOAP/WARM WATER RUBBING VIGOROUSLY FOR 10-15 SECONDS. USE A HAND SANITARY DRYING DEVICE TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS) AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WHEN ENTERING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WHEN HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2261794 DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #3-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. #52-TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM WASHBOWL AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW. #58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59.
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Feb 8, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #52 AND 58 FROM REPORT #2213751 DATED AUGUST 31, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #52-TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM WASHBOWL AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW. #58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT TAKEN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET AND HAVE PROOF THEY MET IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 31, 2018
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ALL KNIVES, FORKS, AND SPONNS THAT ARE NOT PREPWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILDUP ON DOOR GASKETS OF PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12 OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTE LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM WASHBOWL AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pepes Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pepes Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pepes Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Pepes Restaurant.
Has Pepes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pepes Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pepes Restaurant 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 Pepes Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pepes Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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