PETE'S MARKET #4

Jul 11, 2025

7 violations

Key Violations:

|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET BROKEN/NOT WORKING AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS MATS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Oct 10, 2024

2 violations

Key Violations:

47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, HEAVILY WORN AND MISSING FLOOR SURFACE CAUSING STANDING WATER/DEBRIS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Oct 3, 2024

10 violations

Key Violations:

|LARGE SHOPPING CART WITH STOCK BLOCKING HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CART WAS RELOCATED DURING INSPECTION AND HANDWASH SINK MADE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN DELI AREA INACCESSIBLE;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA, PIPE DISCONNECTED UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS: IN DELI PREP AREA, MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA AND BAKERY AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN DELI PREP AREA NOR AT HANDWASH SINK IN MEAT CUTTING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.;;15|FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CILANTRO BEING PREPARED/RINSED IN 3RD BASIN OF UNCLEAN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOILED UTENSILS AND UNCLEAN WATER IN 1ST AND 2ND BASIN. FOOD SHALL ONLY CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT ARE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL NOT BE USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS WHEN USING AS A FOOD PREPARATION SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: LARGE AMOUNT OF FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD STORAGE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE IN DELI AREA. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA, HEAVILY WORN AND MISSING FLOOR SURFACE CAUSING STANDING WATER/DEBRIS ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Dec 26, 2023

1 violations

Key Violations:

39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THESTORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Nov 14, 2023

0 violations

Nov 7, 2023

6 violations

Key Violations:

10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND-SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, MEZZANINE STORAGE AREA, ELEVATOR PIT, AND BASEMENT STORAGE PREP AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BAKING PREP AREA AT REAR FIRST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED THAT ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. STORAGE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS AT DELI AND MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED RESTROOMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: "OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. "

Dec 23, 2022

10 violations

Key Violations:

|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA (CORN MEAL ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT PIPE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN BEEF PREP ROOM AND AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT DELI PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;29|COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND CURED BEEF (HANGING ON RACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA) ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND DENATURED ALL CURED BEEF FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED (SEE #32 FOR VIOLATION ISSUED). APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 30 LBS, $200.;;32|VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO LAB TESTING/RESULTS FOR CURED BEEF NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DELI CASE WINDOW REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN BEEF ROOM LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Mar 5, 2021

4 violations

Key Violations:

|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT IN KITCHEN AND BAKERY FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN;;28|TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN 2 SEPARATE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THIS PRACTICE. MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN DELI MEAT COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 9, 2019

10 violations

Key Violations:

|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTE LINE FROM PROOFER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR IN BAKERY. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO EXTEND WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEAT PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN BASEMENT CUTTING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER USED FOR DISPENSING GELATIN DESSERT IN PREP AREA AND HANDLE OFSERVING SPOON LAYING ON TOP OF PASTA IN HOT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL DIPENSING UTENSIL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER AND SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 26, 2018

11 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : FOUND NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHTING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST HAVE SHATTER PROOF BULBS, END CAPS OR LIGHT SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED (CONDENSATION VENT) PIPE LEAKING FROM CEILING IN PRODUCE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DELI PREP AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ICE NOT USED FOR FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.;;29|COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND CHORIZO (HANGING ON RACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT) ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED ALL CHORIZO FROM SALES FLOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED;;32|VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 29;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING AND WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING. FLOOR IN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED DEBRIS IN HOLES IN CONCRETE ON FLOOR IN DELI KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON PIPES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING