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Pete's Fresh Supermarket

Grocery

2526 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Far South Side

Feb 23, 2024 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Fail

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

Massive fly infestation in food prep area worsened since previous inspection, with about 75 live flies observed.

Key Findings

  • Previous fly infestation from February 2024 was not corrected; inspectors found roughly 75 live flies in the juice prep area during re-inspection.
  • Gaps in entrance doors (1-inch between doors, 1/2-inch underneath) create rodent entry points.
  • Accumulated debris on hot holding unit shelves in the prepared food prep area requires cleaning.
  • Large hole in wall near bakery cooking equipment must be repaired to prevent pest entry and enable proper cleaning.

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 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS WITH A ONE-INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND A 1/2-INCH GAP UNDER THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Violation code #48 โ€” WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector's Notes:

4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Inspection History

Pete's Fresh Supermarket has had 16 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 1, 2026.

Oct 1, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 24, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Jul 30, 2026Pass

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Mar 4, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 23, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations
Apr 9, 2025Pass

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Jun 20, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 7, 2024Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Feb 27, 2024Pass

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

5 violations
Feb 23, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 16, 2024Fail

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

8 violations
Feb 10, 2023Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 3, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Sep 22, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Sep 22, 2022Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

2 violations
Sep 13, 2022Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations