⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

DON PEPE

(Also Known As: DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO)

3616 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Lawndale

License #: 2138319

18
Total Inspections
8
Passed
3
Failed
7
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2025 Inspection

March 27, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FRO...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2025 Inspection

March 25, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PREP/DISH AREA (BASEMENT) WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INS...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2024 Inspection

January 9, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, BE...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2023 Inspection

February 7, 2023• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+11 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 26, 2022 Inspection

January 26, 2022• Recent Inspection• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PRO...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 19, 2022 Inspection

January 19, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PR...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2020 Inspection

March 5, 2020• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INS...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2019 Inspection

May 8, 2019• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRI...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 2, 2018 Inspection

February 2, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2018 Inspection

February 1, 2018• Complaint• 13 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3...(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2017 Inspection

February 24, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, CO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2016 Inspection

December 5, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON 1 OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRU...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2016 Inspection

January 27, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2016 Inspection

January 15, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-8-15 ON REPORT #1575247 -38- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INS...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 8, 2015 Inspection

September 8, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED HORCHATA (RICE WATER) NOT PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND M...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 27, 2014 Inspection

June 27, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SALSA, CARROTS, AND VEGETABLES IN...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2013 Inspection

August 19, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY AND THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN BETWEEN D...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2012 Inspection

February 15, 2012• License• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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