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DON PEPE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DON PEPE (AKA: DON PEPE CARNES EN SU JUGO) 3616 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Restaurant
December 5, 2016 Canvass License #2138319
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON 1 OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR GASKET
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 #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE REAR ENTRANCE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE REAR ENTRANCE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

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