What is Peke's Pozole's health inspection score?

Peke's Pozole has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Peke's Pozole last inspected?

Peke's Pozole was last inspected on September 27, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Peke's Pozole have?

Peke's Pozole has 31 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Peke's Pozole safe to eat at?

Peke's Pozole has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Peke's Pozole serve?

Peke's Pozole serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Peke's Pozole

Name: Peke's Pozole
Address: 4720 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 72

4720 S PULASKI RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 9/27/2023

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Sep 27, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

32 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

3 inspections

4 intermediate

22 basic

Aug

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SIGNAGE AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE AND RE LOCATE TO HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE 60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/22/22 REPORT 2562552 NOT CORRECTED: 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. 51 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredi

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
Inspector Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND LEAK AT PIPE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/22, REPORT #2562552: (#48) STILL FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HEAVY LEAK AT DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER: MENUDO 75.5F, POZOLE 46.7F, AND STEAK 48.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS, $50. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED (SALT, SUGAR ETC). MUST LABEL FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND DISHES AT SALES COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HEAVY LEAK AT DIVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST BOTH AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AIR CURTAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA, AND LEAK AT PIPE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLEAR LIQUID ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, KEEP DRY, AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−26 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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