What is Pepes Restaurant's health inspection score?

Pepes Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pepes Restaurant last inspected?

Pepes Restaurant was last inspected on January 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pepes Restaurant have?

Pepes Restaurant has 33 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pepes Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Pepes Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Pepes Restaurant serve?

Pepes Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pepes Restaurant

Name: Pepes Restaurant
Address: 954 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 94

954 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/27/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #340 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-6

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

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

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Feb

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVEDS THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE BEING OFFERED ON KIDS MENU DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST REPLACE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588179 1/17/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS).#47- 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.#55- 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM 2ND FL.FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE BEING OFFERED ON KIDS MENU DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM 2ND FL.FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ON 2ND FL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED UNWRAP HAMBURGER IN THE FRONT SMALL REACH IN FREEZER NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. ALSO NOTED TACO BOAT SHELL SITTING OUT UNDER DUSTY PLUGS. MUST COVER AT ALL TIMES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TOGO BOXES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

40/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED A STYRO FOAM CUP WITHOUT A LID ON COUNTER TOP NEXT TO STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A LID OR STRAW FOR DRINKING.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED 2- WET TOWELS AND A SMALL PAN UPSIDE DOWN INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PACKAGED NAPKINS,CABLE WIRES,CEILINGS IN DISH/PREP AREA,BAG OF CARROTS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE VIOLATION #60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2553836 4/1/2022 STILL NOT CORRECTED #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

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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