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Quick Answers
When was Pete's Fresh Market #2 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 9, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Aug 19, 2024 to Oct 9, 2026.
Has Pete's Fresh Market #2 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 19, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Short Form Complaint
Oct 9, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF LUNCHROOM EXIT OUTER SLIDING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
4-101.19: OBSERVED CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 9, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Aug 20, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 29Other
Official Wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. OBSERVED VACUUM SEALING MACHINE STORED IN LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA OF MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. ONE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL OF VACUUM SEALING MACHINE.(NOTE: VACUUM SEALING MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS OBSERVED VACUUM SEALING MACHINE STORED IN LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA OF MEN'S LOCKER ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON VACUUM SEALING MACHINE. (NOTE: VACUUM SEALING MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
OBSERVED TWO DEAD ROACHES IN UNUSED LOCKER IN MEN'S LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED MISSING SLIDING DOOR ON CHURRO WARMIMG DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SLIDING DOOR ON CHURRO WARMING DISPLAY CASE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CHURROS. DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AREA OF WARMING DISPLAY CASE COVERED AND ALL CHURROS MOVED TO AREA WITH SLIDING GLASS DOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Mar 23, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF LUNCHROOM EXIT OUTER SLIDING DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT BASE OF SLIDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.12: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FRONT RIGHT OF BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Mar 16, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FRONT RIGHT OF BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM BAKERY WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FRESH OYSTERS IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT, VALUED AT $50 AND WEIGHING 3LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 120.0-130.2F.OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS, MIXED VEGETABLES(125.4F), SHRIMP(126.0F), CHEESE BALLS(130.2F) AND FISH(120.0-129.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $125 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS OF FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE AT BASE OF LUNCHROOM EXIT OUTER SLIDING DOORS, OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT BASE OF SLIDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, OBSERVED OPENING AT DAIRY DELIVERY EXIT DOOR IN MIDDLE OF DOUBLE DOORS AND OBSERVED OPENING IN MAIN DELIVERY SINGLE EXIT DOOR AT LEFT BASE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED MISSING DOOR ON LARGE BAKERY WALL DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR ON LARGE BAKERY WALL DISPLAY CASE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FIRST STALL OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE ROUND TIERED HOT-HOLDING CASE: MEAL COMBOS INCLUDED - CHICKEN AT 108.7F, RICE AT 104.9, AND MIXED VEG AT 109F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCT. APPROX $50 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
HOT HOLDING UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR PRE PACKAGED MEALS. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 109F-112F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO CEASE USING UNIT UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE, AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE VARIETY OF FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERICIATION ON SITE
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON SHELF IN DELI AREAN HOLDING CORN HUSKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTIAN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE FILM ON BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY (COOLERS, PREP AREAS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE IN ALL AREAS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 54F-55F VALUED AT $60. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN MULTIPLE WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.