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Don Pedro Carnitas

Restaurant

1113 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Jun 6, 2022 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Side exit door gap could allow rodents into food prep areas.

Key Findings

  • Side exit door has a 1/2-inch gap at the bottom, creating a rodent entry point.
  • Cutting board in rear food prep area has dark grooves and needs cleaning or replacement.
  • Minor dirt and debris found on floors in rear dry storage area.
  • Person in charge lacks required allergen training certificate.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.15 OBSERVED SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.

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Inspection History

Don Pedro Carnitas has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 6, 2026.

Oct 6, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

3 violations
Oct 6, 2026Fail

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

Jul 30, 2026Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

2 violations
Sep 18, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 11, 2025Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Nov 14, 2024Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Nov 7, 2024Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Oct 11, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 5, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Jun 6, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

4 violations