Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2013, Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 has 15 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES IN PREP AREA FACING UP. MUST STORE PLATES INVERTED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUGH MIXER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF MAIN ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRYING RACK AND HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 14, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PIZZA PREP TABLE LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION ALSO,BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (CONSTANT) WATER LEAKING AT KITCHEN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINER/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND CAPPUCCINO MACHINE (FRONT BAR) AND BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE (REAR PREP). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT SANITIZING MEASURING STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HIGH TEMP MEASURING STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE ON READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE THESE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION GIVEN
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDERS NEXT TO MENU ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD TO BE GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Removal of suspension sign
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Aug 28, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. 2-501.11 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND STANDING REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS. CORE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. CORE.
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. OWNER/MANAGER CALLED ICEMAKER COMPANY TO CLEAN THE ICE MAKER DURING INSPECTION. ICE MAKER INTERIOR PANEL IS NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT, WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE, AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK CLOSE TO THE STORAGE ROOM WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD -UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE DISH WASHER MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALL TO CLEAN,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS ON CEILING NOT CLEAN ABOVE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OFFENSIVE ODORS IN MEN AND WOMEN CUSTOMERS BATHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Nov 23, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 9, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND LIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED PROPERLY OFF FLOOR.
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Jan 9, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH STAIN BEHIND DISH MACHINE SINK AND BEHIND PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AND BEHIND BAR WITH GREASE AND LIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA/LIQUOR ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Apr 30, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide missing cover for ice bin equipment in bar area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in rear storage room , shall be provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2.
Has Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 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 Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pete's Pizzeria — Pete's Pizza #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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