2526 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Far South SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Inspectors found 70-80 rodent droppings throughout the store including food preparation areas.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70-80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, KITCHEN STORAGE AREA, HOT FOOD AREA, AND FRONT CHECK STANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OPEN BAIT IN REAR GROCERY BACKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL BAIT THAT IS ALONG THE WALL. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. ONLY LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECH CAN PUT BAIT IN A PROPER BAIT STATION. MANAGER BEGAN THE CLEAN UP PROCESS. PRIORITY 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED
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.
Complaint Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.