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PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago School

PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT (AKA: Dewey) 5415 S Union(700W) AVE, CHICAGO 60609 School
February 18, 2016 Canvass License #22951
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISCARD BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS ON SITE.
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING AND HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY WATER LINE UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE WASHROOMS.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY WATER LINE UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE WASHROOMS.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

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