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PETE'S FRESH SUPERMARKET

2526 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL, 60608

Fail

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.