FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School
October 25, 2022
Complaint
License #22951
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection