PETE'S MARKET
5724 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60629
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 10, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLD CABINET AT IMPROPER HOT COLDING TEMPERATURE OF 105.6F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6LBS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $25. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL HOT HELD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM ALL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GASKETS OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED REAR UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS IN THE REAR MEAT CUTTING ROOM AND VEGETABLE PREP ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN CREVICES AND CORNERS, AND BEHIND SINKS.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GROUT BEHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN AREA BEHIND DELI IN NEED OF CLEANING WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS/FAN COVERS IN COLD HOLD ROOMS WITH BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 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.