⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET

2526 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 1771242

43
Total Inspections
24
Passed
13
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2025 Inspection

April 9, 2025• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2024 Inspection

June 20, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2024 Inspection

June 7, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING THE ADEQUATE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F; DURING THE INSPE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2024 Inspection

February 27, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A 1/2-INCH GAP UNDER THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAI...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 23, 2024 Inspection

February 23, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A 1/2-INCH GAP UNDER THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAI...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 16, 2024 Inspection

February 16, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON THE AGUACHILES (RAW SHRIMP MARINATED IN LIME JUICE) SIGN LOCATED IN THE PREPARED ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2023 Inspection

February 10, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROV...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2023 Inspection

February 3, 2023• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE P...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2022 Inspection

September 22, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROV(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2022 Inspection

September 22, 2022• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROV(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 13, 2022 Inspection

September 13, 2022• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE CUSTOMER WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROV(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2021 Inspection

September 27, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE LARGE SEAFOOD WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR OF ALL ICE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INJURY TO STAFF...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2021 Inspection

September 20, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND A COUNTER UNIT IN THE BAKING AREA WHERE THE MICROWAVES ARE LOCATED. ANOTHER 20 UNDER THE ...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2020 Inspection

July 24, 2020• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30-40 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WOODEN CEILING OF THE JUICING F...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2020 Inspection

May 28, 2020• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. IN...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 3, 2019 Inspection

April 3, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN UP POLICY AND BIOHAZARD KIT, BUT THE KIT HAS A GERMICIDAL CLOTH LABEL, DON'T STATE RATED FOR NOROVIRUS NEE...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 6, 2018 Inspection

September 6, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2018 Inspection

August 27, 2018• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2017 Inspection

January 4, 2017• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED IN THE PRODUCE CUTTING ROOM. MANA...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2016 Inspection

December 8, 2016• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR SOME PREPARED FOODS AND BEING STO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2016 Inspection

May 26, 2016• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT AND DELI FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2015 Inspection

November 18, 2015• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 4, 2015 Inspection

August 4, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON A ROLLING CART IN THE MEAT PREP AREA AND ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2015 Inspection

July 27, 2015• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A COOLER NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERTURE AT 52.3F LOCATED IN THE COOKING (KITCHEN) AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE COOLER. OTHER FUNCTIONING CO...(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2014 Inspection

October 17, 2014• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED PIZ...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2014 Inspection

August 5, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND ASSORTED POT...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 15, 2014 Inspection

May 15, 2014• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM ALL ROLLING CARTS.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2014 Inspection

April 17, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD BEYOND REPAIR IN MEAT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM ALL ROLLING CARTS

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 20, 2014 Inspection

March 20, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD BEYOND REPAIR IN MEAT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM ALL ROLLING CARTS

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2014 Inspection

March 13, 2014• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED SPINACH AND CHEESE PIES AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 88.1F ON COUN...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2013 Inspection

June 5, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN BAKERY KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN AIR FLAPS AT DOORS OF W...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2012 Inspection

July 24, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: A BRAND NEW VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WAS FOUND IN THE BUTCHER SHOP, MANAGER STATES THAT IT WAS RECENTLY ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2012 Inspection

July 17, 2012• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE FAR EAST SIDE DELI CASE HAS A 64f AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE, CASE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE C.D.P.H. ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2012 Inspection

March 8, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.THE...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 3, 2011 Inspection

August 3, 2011• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP,...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2010 Inspection

December 15, 2010• 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)

Sep 29, 2010 Inspection

September 29, 2010• 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)

Mar 2, 2010 Inspection

March 2, 2010• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WIPE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE RESIDUE.(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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