PETE'S PIZZERIA
5845-5849 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60634
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 7, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (9)
- 1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(PIZZA, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SOAP WAS REPLENISHED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. PAPER TOWELS WERE REPLENISHED BY EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION.
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN PIZZA PREP KITCHEN AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
- 21
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MEAT SAUCE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 109F AT STEAM TABLE. ALL INTERNAL PARTS OF THE FOOD MUST REACH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED MEAT SAUCE WITH AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 79F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. EMPLOYEE STATES THE MEAT SAUCE WAS PREPARED AND COOKED ON 5-6-2026. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00.
- 23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT RIBS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AGO WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOODS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AGO WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING SUCH AS COOKED LASAGNA, COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS, MARINARA SAUCE MADE WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD PAST 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS AT A COST OF $380.00.
- 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 4-4-2025, REPORT #2615149. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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.