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Don Pedro Carnitas

Restaurant

1113 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Oct 5, 2023 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found approximately 20 mouse droppings and multiple flies in dry storage area.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 20 mouse droppings discovered under rear dry storage area along with 9 flies. Manager instructed to clean, sanitize, and contact pest control.
  • Waste water leaking from grease trap in front prep area. Three-compartment sink was taken out of service due to sewage disposal issues.
  • Carnitas held at 125-130°F instead of required minimum 135°F. Manager discarded 60 pounds of food worth $100.
  • Multiple handwashing sink deficiencies: no hand soap at front and rear sinks, toilet room water only 74°F instead of 100°F minimum, and missing hand-drying provisions at two locations.

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:

FOUND APPROX. 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTES 4 LARGE FLIES AND 5 SMALL FLIES IN SAID AREA. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #52 — SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector's Notes:

FOUND WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEWAGE SHALL BE CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL THROUGH AN APPROVED SANITARY SEWAGE SYSTEM THAT IS CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Jun 6, 2022Pass

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

4 violations