⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PETE'S MARKET

5724 S KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Chicago Lawn

License #: 36823

30
Total Inspections
20
Passed
4
Failed
6
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 8, 2025 Inspection

July 8, 2025• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR THE MEAT DEPARTMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE....(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2024 Inspection

October 28, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ON CAULKING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND DELI AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTAN...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2024 Inspection

October 24, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN STAFF/CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF STORE BEHIND PRODUCE D...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 3, 2023 Inspection

October 3, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT RESTROOM IN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2022 Inspection

March 10, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF F...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2022 Inspection

March 3, 2022• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100-120F WATER A...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2021 Inspection

October 18, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2021 Inspection

October 4, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PRE-MADE SANDWICHES (35), SALADS (35), AND PRE-MADE DINNERS (30), ALL WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATUR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2019 Inspection

May 10, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WASH CLOTHS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 19, 2019 Inspection

March 19, 2019• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WASH CLOTHS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 19, 2018 Inspection

October 19, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: STILL MUST CORRECT THIS VIOLATION BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION FROM JULY 11TH 2018. SEE P...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2018 Inspection

August 27, 2018• Short Form Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POLICY.(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 16, 2018 Inspection

July 16, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POLICY.(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2018 Inspection

July 11, 2018• Complaint• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 7, 2017 Inspection

March 7, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2016 Inspection

June 16, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE PRODUCTION AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. BOARDS DARK IN COLOR, AND DEEP CUTS. G...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 30, 2015 Inspection

November 30, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR STORAGE ENTERING THE FISH MARKET, INSTRUCTED TO RE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2015 Inspection

June 17, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED GLASS MEAT DOOR, IN MEAT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY 2 TIER ST...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 4, 2014 Inspection

September 4, 2014• Canvass• 7 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: FOUND 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE PUMP ROOM ALONG TH...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2013 Inspection

January 11, 2013• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASY APPEAREANCE, AND FOUL ODOR BACKING UP FROM CATCH B...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2012 Inspection

October 9, 2012• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 11, 2012 Inspection

July 11, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT CASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 24, 2012 Inspection

May 24, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT CASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2011 Inspection

December 13, 2011• Canvass• 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)

Apr 6, 2011 Inspection

April 6, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PRODUCE, DELI AND MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2011 Inspection

January 20, 2011• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipm...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2010 Inspection

November 18, 2010• Complaint• 2 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...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2010 Inspection

April 19, 2010• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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