Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
82
Score
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant, located at 8313-8325 S Cottage Grove Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on August 18, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to food preparation, surface cleanliness, and facility maintenance. Over 31 scored inspections, Pepe's Mexican Restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk status.
31
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 21, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 16, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Nov 30, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Apr 27, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Mar 15, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 11, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 14, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 1, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 9, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 12, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Jul 14, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 31, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 20, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 15, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 6, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 18, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 24, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 13, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 9, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Aug 18, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATED ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINNTAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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