Chicago Inspection: PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT — Pass

Chicago CDPH · June 2, 2026

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE HANDLE ON THE FAUCET IN THE CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM EXREMELY LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN/REPAIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (WITH GAPS/OPENING). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT BRIGHT ENOUGHT TO SEE EFFECTIVELY INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING PER CITY CODE FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SAFETY PURPOSES. MAINTAIN SAME. Result: Pass Type: Restaurant Address: 131 E 79TH ST Risk: Risk 1 (High)

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