PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET
2526 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL, 60608
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 24, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Fail
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (8)
- 28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED OPEN BAIT IN REAR GROCERY BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL BAIT THAT IS ALONG THE WALL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. ONLY LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECH CAN PUT BAIT IN A PROPER BAIT STATION. MANAGER BEGAN THE CLEAN UP PROCESS. PRIORITY 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70-80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, HOT FOOD AREA, AND FRONT CHECK STANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
- 41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
LARGE CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK IN PREPARED FOOD COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN HOT FOODS KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN HOT FOOD AREA IN NEED OF COVING TO SEAL ANY OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
HOOD VENT FILTERS IN PREPARED FOODS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.