Pete's Market

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep table in the produce room in the basement. Instructed to remove.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the rear prep area and in the produce room in the basement with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored improperly in the bakery area. Instructed to store mop properly with mophead in an upright position to allow for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dust/dirt at vent in mens employee washroom in the basement area. Instructed to clean and maintsin.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of in-use utensils in the meat prep area. Instructed to store properly between usage.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as mats on the floors in the bakery prep area. Instructed to remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet broken/not working at the handwash sink in sandwich prep area. Instructed to replace.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: heavily stained cutting boards with deep, dark grooves in produce prep area. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Large amount of food storage on floor of walk in freezer. Instd to elevate all food storage 6 inches and maintain

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during storage in deli area. Instd to invert (handle up) during storage and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Heavily stained cutting boards with deep, dark grooves in produce prep area. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed restrooms in basement storage and prep areas without covered receptacles. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: "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. "

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: 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

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area (corn meal etc). Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in basement unisex employee washroom and in women's washroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored directly on the floor in walk in freezer. Must elevate minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at in kitchen and bakery faucet in need of repair. Correct and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in deli meat cooler in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in cooking area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board in basement cutting area. Instructed manager to store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed condensation waste line from proofer draining onto floor in bakery. Instructed manger to extend waste line to floor drain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in basement unisex employee washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess water and spills on floor inside meat walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: See violation 29

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found pipes under 3 compartment sink in the deli prep area leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed (condensation vent) pipe leaking from ceiling in produce storage room in basement. Must repair and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust and peeling paint on pipes and walls throughout basement dry storage areas. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: : 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

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: See violation 29

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found pipes under 3 compartment sink in the deli prep area leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed (condensation vent) pipe leaking from ceiling in produce storage room in basement. Must repair and maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust and peeling paint on pipes and walls throughout basement dry storage areas. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items (and debris) stored directly on the floors throughout 2nd floor storage area. Must organize all items in storage, and elevate minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: : 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

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: See violation number 29.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN BASEMENT PRODUCE STORAGE AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a)

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found pipes under 3 compartment sink in the deli prep area leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed (condensation vent) pipe leaking from ceiling in produce storage room in basement. Must repair and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed rust and peeling paint on pipes and walls throughout basement dry storage areas. Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items (and debris) stored directly on the floors throughout 2nd floor storage area. Must organize all items in storage, and elevate minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear bakery microwave, oven interior not clean, instructed to clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed pink and black substance on wall behind meat cutting room, instructed to clean/replace caulk. Clean light shields in basement juicing room. Also clean wall above rear bakery oven.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking facuet at rear mop sink, instructed to repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Storage racks in meat, deli and prepared foods in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceilings in deli and meat department in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintaain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at proofer/oven in need of repair. Drain run off pipe needs to reach drain site. Correct and maintain at all times.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Found customer bathrooms without hot water. Instructed manager to provide hot water at all times. Serious volation 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Storage racks in meat, deli and prepared foods in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceilings in deli and meat department in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintaain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at proofer/oven in need of repair. Drain run off pipe needs to reach drain site. Correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Storage racks in meat, deli and prepared foods in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceilings in deli and meat department in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintaain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at proofer/oven in need of repair. Drain run off pipe needs to reach drain site. Correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Cleaning needed to all cooking and holding equipment in hot foods section, and deli. Clean to remove all build up and splatter.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Hot water in employee/customer washrooms takes far to long to become hot. Must decrease wait time.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear meat area in poor repair, instructed to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed bread crumb machine located in the bakery with food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear meat prep area in poor repair. Instructed to make smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floors in the stoarge areas, coolers, freezers and rear prep area with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the south wall of the produce cooler in the basement with debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers in the bakery, and meat prep area. Instructed to provide.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the gas meter located in the rear of the building. Instructed to remove all clutter to prevent pest harborage.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in all service departments. Worn and discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove the standing water from walkin prep cooler.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in produce prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in seafood and deli prep area stained, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace. Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide proper stoppers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Fan covers and surrounding ceiling tiles in deli area with dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on alto sham hot holding unit in need of repair. Must replace and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through out service depts on need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toliet rooms in need of detail cleaning. Must and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN ALL SERVICE DEPARTMENTS. WORN AND DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVES. COVING NEEDED BEHIND CARDBOARD BAILER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PRODUCE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING TO PROTECT ALL PRODUCE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN THE STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.