Pez Blanco
6835 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 10, 2026
Pez Blanco was last inspected on August 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain signage.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food residue and build up on interiors of all freezer units. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle (broken lid) in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and bags of food items in storage/hallway area. Instructed person in charge to organize and elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed filters in hood above cook line in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few bulk storage containers in the kitchen not lable with food items. Must label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black subtsance on the walls inside the walk in cooler. Must clean and maintain. Also clean the floors under shelving to remove spills and/or debris.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the employee washroom door in the prep area not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device as required.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall around the knife rack to remove debris, must clean the light sheilds in the kitchen to remove debris and floors along the wall base and in corners in the dish washing area. Also clean to exterior of the grease trap underneath the dish washer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensil (knife) stored improperly between the prep table in the prep area. Instructed to store properly between uses.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed foil covering storage shelf near prep line. Instructed to remove to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty/dusty light shield over prep area table near the dishwash area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in the prep and washroom areas. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure for consumer advisory on menu. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (ceviche, aguachiles, oysters, etc) that can be ordered raw or undercooked and add reminder on the menu that reads: *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw* in addition to the consumer advisory statement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing food temperature measuring device. Instructed to provide and maintain on site all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed splashguard missing between handwash sink and 3-compartment sink at the bar area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from floor drain underneath the 3-compartment sink at warewashing area when draining/runnng sink. Instructed to repair and have properly draining. 7-38-030(c) priority
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap at 3-compartment sink in prep area next to exit door. Instd to be able to locate or install grease trap
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to replace to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling area above the grill/stove in need of detailed scraping and painting to make cleanable and smooth surface. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
Non-Inspection · Not Ready
No violations
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