Did Peke'S Pozole pass its last health inspection?

Peke'S Pozole at 4710 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Jun 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Peke'S Pozole?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPENENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Peke'S Pozole

4710 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 5, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 5, 2026

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPENENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED SPOONS, KNIVES AND FORKS STORED LAYING DOWN IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH POS SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED OR COVERED DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED BAG OF SPICES STORED ON FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PALLETS USED TO ELEVATE CASES OF DRINKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USAGE OF PALLETS FOR ELEVATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC FILM FROM ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE FLAT TOP GRILL AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED OR NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 5, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2023	Consultation	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2023	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Peke'S Pozole — questions

Did Peke'S Pozole pass its last health inspection?: Peke'S Pozole at 4710 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Jun 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 6 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Peke'S Pozole?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPENENTS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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