RestaurantLicence 2601736

Don Pedro Carnitas

1113 W 18th St, Chicago 60608

Latest verdictFailOct 6, 2026 · 7 days ago

Inspections13since Jun 11, 2018

Fail rate30.8%4 of 13 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass46%
Conditional23%
Fail31%

13 inspections from 2018 to 2026 · hover a mark

2020202220242026

FailOct 6, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Handsink needed at new front bar that was added for new liquor license instructed to install and maintain. Bar not in use at this time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 no citation issued
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  All large bulk food containers in need of proper labeling. Instructed to correct and maintai
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
PassJul 30, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  All large bulk food containers in need of proper labeling. Instructed to correct and maintain
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
PassSep 18, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-402.12: observed an opening in the left, lower floor in the ventilation storage closet in the dining area. Instructed to seal to eliminate potential pest entry/harbor points and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114: observed approximately 8 empty cans of tomatoes stored on a shelf in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to remove all unneccessary items and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13: observed the floors in the walk-in coolers, in the ventilation system storage closet and under cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: observed no light in the walk-in cooler in the dining area. Instructed to provide light and maintain.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site for new employees. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13: observed no allergen training certificate from certified food manager on site. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.
FailSep 11, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed mice droppings, small and big flies on site. Approximately 30 or more mice droppings were observed in the following areas: on the wallbases throughout the rear dry storage area, floors near the rear walk-in cooler, in the rear employee toilet room, in the office. Approximately 10 small flies were observed near the empty cans of tomatoes in the rear dry storage area. Approximately 4 big flies were observed in the rear dry storage anf throughout prep areas. Instructed to remove mice droppings, eliminate pest activity, and clean and sanitize all afeected areas. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed an opening in the left, lower floor in the ventilation storage closet in the dining area. Instructed to seal to eliminate potential pest entry/harbor points and maintain.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Chemical test strips were provided at the end of the walk through. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed approximately 8 empty cans of tomatoes stored on a shelf in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to remove all unneccessary items and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed the floors in the walk-in coolers, in the ventilation system storage closet and under cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed no light in the walk-in cooler in the dining area. Instructed to provide light and maintain.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler certificates on site for new employees. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site.
8. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificate from certified food manager on site. Instructed all certified food managers must take allergen course and maintain records on site.
PassNov 14, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailNov 7, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  3-501.16(a)(2)noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the walk-in cooler to be improper: pork 44.4f, goat 44.4f, salsa 45.5f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 gallons and 955 lbs of products worth $ 3530.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  3-501.17 observed temperature control for safety foods (pork, salsa)not properly dated and stored longer than 24 hours in a cooler. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005.
3. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  4-301.11 observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted walk-in cooler to be improper at 50.5f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12 observed several large food containers with dry products. (salt sugar) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 found approx. Noted 40-50 small flies in the back storage area. Must minimize fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.12 cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-201.17(a) noted dirty and dusty ceiling vents and the ceiling tiles around the vents above the front prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PassOct 11, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  4-603.15: **c** washing, procedures for alternative manual warewashing equipment observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide written procedure to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize cooking equipment.
2. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11: **c** intensity- lighting found no lighting in dry storage area located in basement. Instructed to provide.
FailOct 5, 2023ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink at front dispensing sink and rear prep area. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found mens toilet room handwashing sink water temperature at 74f. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink located in front dish/dispensing area and rear prep. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c), citation consolidated with above pf violation.
4. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Found improper hot holding temperature of carnitas ranging from 125f - 130f located in front food dispensing area under heat lamp. Manager voluntarily discards said food item at 60lb cost $100. Instructed to maintain a minimum hot holding temperature of 135f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Found approx. 20 mouse droppings under rear dry storage area. Also notes 4 large flies and 5 small flies in said area. Must minimize fly activity. Also, instructed manager to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
6. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide written procedure to adequately wash, rinse and sanitize cooking equipment.
7. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Found waste water leaking from grease trap located in front prep area. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system that is constructed and maintained. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).citation issued. Instructed to no longer use said 3 compartment sink.
8. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Found inside garbage receptacle open. Must provide closed tight fitting garbage lids at all times.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Found no lighting in dry storage area located in basement. Instructed to provide.
10. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2556801 conducted on 06/06/2022. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 6-202.15 observed side exit door with 1/2 gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed. 6-501.13 observed minor dirt debris on the floors in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean. 2-102.13 observed person in charge without a allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement. Instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassJun 6, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed side exit door with 1/2 gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(b) observed a cutting board with dark grooves located in the rear food prep area by the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove dark grooves or replace.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 observed minor dirt debris on the floors in the rear dry storage area. Instructed to clean.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed person in charge without a allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
ConditionalMar 25, 2021Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Found carnitas (104f-121.3f) in the hot holding and chicharrones with meat (81.3f) in a foil pan on the counter at improper temperatures. Tcs foods for hot holding shall be at 135f or above. Person in charge voluntarily discarded and denatured 23lbs valued at $230.00. Priority violation 7-38-005
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observe food handlers not wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep areas and handling food. Instructed to make all food handlers wear hair restraints. Maintain same.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods, instructed to remove from containers and use proper equipment
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink, or have written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  The walls behind the sinks and cooking equipment with stains, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain. The floors in the corners with dirt and food in the prep, electrical room and in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide for all city of Chicago certified food managers
ConditionalJan 25, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splash guard at the front handsink between sink and coffee pot, instructed to provide.
2. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observe food handlers not wearing a hair restraint while in the food prep areas and handling food. Instructed to make all food handlers wear hair restraints. Maintain same.
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the rear cuting block stained/pitted. Instructed to sand or replace to make smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain.
4. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods, instructed to remove from containers and use proper equipment.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink, or have written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.
6. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  The trash receptacle in the women's toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Mops are not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  The walls behind the sinks and cooking equipment with stains, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain. The floors in the corners with dirt and food in the prep, electrical room and in the basement. Instructed to clean and maintain.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no alergen training certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide for all city of Chicago ceertified food managers.
10. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Found the non-compliance summary dated march 7, 2019 not visible to the establishment's customers. The summary was blocked by cans of jalepeno peppers stacked in front of it. Instructed to post in plain view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 no citation issued
ConditionalMar 7, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
3. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splash guard at the front handsink between sink and coffee pot, instructed to provide.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed the rear cuting block stained/pitted, instructed to replace, and maintain.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods, instructed to remove from containers and use proper equipment.
6. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  Observed large pots for cooking carnitas, salsa's,etc. Unable to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of 3 compartment sink, or have written procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no alergen training certificate on premises at this time. Instructed to provide.
PassJun 11, 2018LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean piping of 3-comp sink in rear prep area of food particles.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Clean floor along wallbase and under prep table at rear prep area of food particles.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Clean wall of splashes at rear garage storage area and adjacent room where containers of fat are held.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5510×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
489×
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
566×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
586×
Allergen training as required
475×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
373×
Food properly labeled; original container

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2601736 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.