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Don Pedro Carnitas

Restaurant

1113 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Sep 18, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Opening in ventilation closet creates pest entry risk; missing food handler and allergen training certificates.

Key Findings

  • Unsealed opening in lower floor of ventilation storage closet in dining area allows potential pest entry and harboring.
  • Walk-in cooler lacks lighting, and floors in coolers, ventilation closet, and under cooking equipment need cleaning.
  • No food handler certificates on file for new employees.
  • No allergen training certificate from certified food manager on site; all managers must complete allergen course.

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 #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LEFT, LOWER FLOOR IN THE VENTILATION STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL PEST ENTRY/HARBOR POINTS AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

6-501.114: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 EMPTY CANS OF TOMATOES STORED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2022Pass

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

4 violations