PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

8313-8325 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

32 inspections

CanvassMay 22, 2026
0 infractions
Complaint Re-InspectionAug 18, 2025
4 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINNTAN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
ComplaintAug 11, 2025
6 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON MIXER AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINNTAN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610085 ON 1-6-25:47-RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS. BROKEN TOP ON THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
CanvassJan 6, 2025
4 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS. BROKEN TOP ON THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. ALSO, PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOORS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
CanvassJan 17, 2024
6 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THEY MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, REAR AND FRONT STORAGE AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS WITH TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 21, 2023
5 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-307.11 OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 16, 2023
6 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-307.11 OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572147, 03/07/2023 NOT CORRECTED #51-5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintMar 7, 2023
6 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM A CUP FILLED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVDE AN APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING CLEANSER DISPENSER IN THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE CONDENSER ABOVE THE SHELVING UNIT AND ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/2022, REPORT #2567403 #51-5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 30, 2022
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET.
CanvassNov 21, 2022
3 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING UTILIZED AS SHELVING NEAR 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK WITH 1 OF THE 2 FAUCETS REPLACED BY A FOOD GRADE HOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCET.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH HOLES IN THE FLOOR OF RECEPTACLE AND WITH LIDS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
CanvassApr 27, 2021
6 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE THE WEATHER STRIPPING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN IN THE REAR LAYING ON TOP OF DIRTY LINEN BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN DIRTY LINEN INSIDE BAG.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE DELI SLICER WITH FOOD OLD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
CanvassNov 15, 2019
4 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO DATE MARKING,RICE,BEANS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH NAME PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - INSTRUCTED WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PIC AND EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HAVE NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintMar 15, 2018
8 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS STORED ON STEAM TABLE FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.2F. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE ENDCAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ComplaintJul 11, 2017
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
CanvassFeb 23, 2017
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
ComplaintOct 14, 2016
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE AND THE GASKET UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
Short Form ComplaintApr 1, 2016
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ComplaintMar 9, 2016
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassNov 18, 2015
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER, ICE BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHTS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA APPEAR TO BE BLOWN OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 12, 2015
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU, RUSTY OVERHEAD AND DISH RACK SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY MIXER AND TABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER AND STEAMTABLE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintMar 5, 2015
7 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OVER FLOWING AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMP SINK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT DRIVE THRU.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU, RUSTY OVERHEAD AND DISH RACK SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY MIXER AND TABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FRYER AND STEAMTABLE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJul 14, 2014
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THGE REAR OF PREMISES AT DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE PREP AREA,CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER TOP
CanvassJan 13, 2014
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,MUST REFINISH EQUIPMENT
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WLL BASE AND CORNERS
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR ONE BULB AT THE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AND THE PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA
ComplaintMay 31, 2013
7 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TILES/BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD AND WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ComplaintFeb 20, 2013
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS AND DINING ROOM. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
ComplaintJun 15, 2012
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG BOTTOM OF THE REAR INNER SCREEN DOOR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA UNDER COOKLINE & REMOVE GREASE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP DISPENSER. ALSO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
CanvassMar 6, 2012
7 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACK IN REAR.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN SIDES OF OVEN BY GRILL
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - KEEP ENTIRE PARKING LOT CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
ComplaintAug 18, 2011
6 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF COOKED RICE AND REFRIED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR SMALL OPENING IN LOWER RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN MENS WASHROOM.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP.
Short Form ComplaintMar 24, 2011
0 infractions
Short Form ComplaintMar 10, 2011
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ComplaintJan 13, 2011
3 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF REFRIED PINTO BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-51 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassJun 9, 2010
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.EXTERIOR REACH IN FREEZER NEED SOME CLEANING.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND THE STOVE NEED SOME CLEANING.