Peke's Pozole

May 29, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER MAXIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 158.9F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOT AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPENENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE METAL STEM THERMOMETER UTILIZED TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH POS SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BAG OF SPICES STORED ON FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PALLETS USED TO ELEVATE CASES OF DRINKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USAGE OF PALLETS FOR ELEVATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FILM FROM ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. CORRECTED ON SITE TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 11, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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