Food Safety Report: Pete's Market, 5838 S Pulaski Rd , Chicago, Il, USA.

5838 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, 60629 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 3, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwash sink not accessible in meat cutting prep area, pipe disconnected underneath. Instd to repair sink and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-030(a) priority foundation

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: handwash sink in deli area inaccessible; large shopping cart with stock blocking handwash sink. Instd to have accessible at all times. Cart was relocated during inspection and handwash sink made accessible. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no handwash cleanser at handwash sink in deli prep area nor at handwash sink in meat cutting prep area. Instd to provide at all times. Soap was provided during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand drying provision at the following handwash sinks: in deli prep area, meat cutting prep area and bakery area. Instd to provide at all times. Paper towels provided at sinks during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) see above for violation issued.

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed cilantro being prepared/rinsed in 3rd basin of unclean 3-compartment sink with soiled utensils and unclean water in 1st and 2nd basin. Food shall only contact surfaces of equipment that are clean and sanitized. 3-compartment sink shall not be used for cleaning equipment/utensils when using as a food preparation sink. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-005

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: large amount of food storage on floor of walk in freezer. Instd to elevate all food storage 6 inches and maintain

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: multi use utensils not inverted during storage in deli area. Instd to invert (handle up) during storage and maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: heavily stained cutting boards with deep, dark grooves in produce prep area. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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

Source: chicago.gov