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PETE'S FRESH MARKET #5

(Also Known As: PETE'S FRESH MARKET)

3448 E 118TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: South Chicago

License #: 1598145

44
Total Inspections
25
Passed
8
Failed
11
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

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)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

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...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

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)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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