PETE'S FRESH MARKET #5
(Also Known As: PETE'S FRESH MARKET)
3448 E 118TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025 Inspection
October 16, 2025• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation
Violation: 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: HOT HOLDING CABINET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110 DEGREES UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME. NO FOOD IN UNIT AT THIS T...
Oct 8, 2025 Inspection
October 8, 2025• Complaint• 12 violations
Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN(+11 more)
Jul 11, 2025 Inspection
July 11, 2025• Canvass• 11 violations
Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN(+10 more)
Feb 16, 2024 Inspection
February 16, 2024• Canvass• 13 violations
Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN EAST EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.(+12 more)
Dec 5, 2023 Inspection
December 5, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 13 violations
Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PREP AREAS.(+12 more)
Nov 28, 2023 Inspection
November 28, 2023• Complaint• 27 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN SALAD PREP AREA,PACKAGING OF DRY GOODS PREP AREA,REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND BAKERY/POP CORN F...(+26 more)
Sep 23, 2022 Inspection
September 23, 2022• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY DELI CASE.(+2 more)
Mar 15, 2021 Inspection
March 15, 2021• Short Form Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAKERY FRONT PASTRY PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK. ...(+5 more)
Jan 28, 2021 Inspection
January 28, 2021• Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAKERY FRONT PASTRY PACKAGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK....(+7 more)
Sep 27, 2019 Inspection
September 27, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+3 more)
Jun 19, 2018 Inspection
June 19, 2018• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS AT SINKS. REMOVE STANDING W...(+1 more)
Feb 7, 2018 Inspection
February 7, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 O...(+5 more)
Jan 10, 2017 Inspection
January 10, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE(+2 more)
Dec 12, 2016 Inspection
December 12, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGE AND PALLET I...(+2 more)
Apr 13, 2016 Inspection
April 13, 2016• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD...(+1 more)
Dec 23, 2015 Inspection
December 23, 2015• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR DISPLAYED AT THIS TIME...(+1 more)
Aug 6, 2015 Inspection
August 6, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE ABOVE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FO...(+2 more)
Jul 23, 2015 Inspection
July 23, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA PREP...(+2 more)
Jul 20, 2015 Inspection
July 20, 2015• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS(+1 more)
Jul 16, 2015 Inspection
July 16, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP PRODUCE AREA HAS NO HOTBRUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF...(+3 more)
Feb 13, 2015 Inspection
February 13, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 8 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINT...(+7 more)
Jan 30, 2015 Inspection
January 30, 2015• Complaint• 10 violations
Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR FISH PREP AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER,IMSTRUCTED TO RE...(+9 more)
Dec 22, 2014 Inspection
December 22, 2014• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINT...(+4 more)
Sep 4, 2014 Inspection
September 4, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL RUSTY 2 TIER CARTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.(+3 more)
Jul 15, 2013 Inspection
July 15, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BARRIER AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER IN FRESH MEAT/FISH PREP ARE.MUST INSTALL.(+1 more)
Jun 18, 2013 Inspection
June 18, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,IE APPROX 1...(+4 more)
Dec 18, 2012 Inspection
December 18, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMENS WASHROOM
Dec 6, 2012 Inspection
December 6, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning• 9 violations
Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DELI NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND ...(+8 more)
Sep 24, 2012 Inspection
September 24, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF LIVE-(13) INSECTS/ANTS ON WALL AND GR...(+3 more)
Dec 1, 2011 Inspection
December 1, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)
Oct 12, 2011 Inspection
October 12, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)
Mar 8, 2011 Inspection
March 8, 2011• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)
Oct 1, 2010 Inspection
October 1, 2010• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...
Sep 22, 2010 Inspection
September 22, 2010• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+3 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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