Food Safety Report: Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo, 3616 W 26th St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60623 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 30, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed handwashing sinks not accessible for handwashing. Observed large container inside front handwashing sink and cleaning equipment inside basement handwashing sink. Observed hose connected to faucet of basement handwashing sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks shall be accessible at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at handwashing sinks near washroom and in basement prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap at all handwashing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see previous violation for citation

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not properly labeled in basement prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed missing and damaged covers for bulk containers in basement prep area. Instructed manager to replace missing covers on bulk containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sinks. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup on walls, duct system and vents above kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease spills inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ventilation hood.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed ventilation hood not operable in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair ventilation hood in basement.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2630047 on 1-21-26:16-observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine in front beverage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the ice machine. 43-observed small plastic cups used as dispensing utensils in front of the beverage area. Instructed manager to provide long-handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination. 47-observed damaged door gaskets on two door coolers in basement prep area. Instructed manager to replace cooler door gaskets and maintain. Observed rusty surfaces on shelving units in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace shelving units and maintain. 49-observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment. 51- observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in first floor dish washing area and slow draining hand washing and 3-compartment sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed openings in ceiling in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair ceiling in basement prep area. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov