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Don Pedro Carnitas

Restaurant

1113 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Pilsen

Oct 6, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

New bar area lacks required handwashing sink, a critical food safety violation.

Key Findings

  • New front bar added for liquor license has no handwashing sink—a priority foundation violation that must be corrected.
  • Large bulk food containers lack proper labeling and identification.
  • Hood vent filters need deep cleaning due to grease and dust buildup.

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 #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

HANDSINK NEEDED AT NEW FRONT BAR THAT WAS ADDED FOR NEW LIQUOR LICENSE INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. BAR NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAI

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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