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DON PEPE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DON PEPE (AKA: DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO) 3616 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
June 27, 2014 Canvass License #2138319
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
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 REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RE USING SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS. OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS IN REAR AND RE USING. INSTD TO USE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ONCE ONLY. ALSO MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED & PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC).
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF REACH ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPLACE SAME.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections