PETE'S MARKET

Address: 5724 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Aug 10, 2026

Key Findings

• ● Observed approximately 6lbs of cooked chicken in hot hold cabinet at improper hot colding temperature of 105.6f Code 21
• ○ Observed walls in the rear meat cutting room and vegetable prep room in need of cleaning with black mold-like substance in crevices and corners, and behind sinks. Code 55
• ○ Observed grout behing three compartment sink in area behind deli in need of cleaning with black mold-like substance throughout Code 55

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Grocery Store
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (29 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — 2026-08-10 00:00:00 (Canvass) 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MA
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2025-07-08 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PR
• Pass — 2024-10-28 00:00:00 () 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND DELI AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTAN
• Fail — 2024-10-24 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN STAFF/CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF STORE BEHIND PRODUCE D
• Pass — 2023-12-04 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2023-10-03 00:00:00 () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT RESTROOM IN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW D
• Pass — 2022-03-10 00:00:00 () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR
• Fail — 2022-03-03 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100-120F WATER A
• Pass — 2021-10-18 00:00:00 () 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-10-04 00:00:00 () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PRE-MADE SANDWICHES (35), SALADS (35), AND PRE-MADE DINNERS (30), ALL WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUR
• Pass — 2019-05-10 00:00:00 () 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WASH CLOTHS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRE
• Pass — 2019-03-19 00:00:00 () 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WASH CLOTHS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRE
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-10-19 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: STILL MUST CORRECT THIS VIOLATION BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION FROM JULY 11TH 2018. SEE P
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-08-27 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POLICY. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPON
• Pass — 2018-07-16 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POLICY. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPO
• Fail — 2018-07-11 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT
• Pass — 2017-03-07 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. | 33. FOOD AND
• Pass — 2016-06-16 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PRODUCTION AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS DARK IN COLOR, AND DEEP CUTS. G
• Pass — 2015-11-30 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR STORAGE ENTERING THE FISH MARKET, INSTRUCTED TO RE
• Pass — 2015-06-17 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED GLASS MEAT DOOR, IN MEAT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY 2 TIER ST

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