Did Pete'S Market #4 pass its last health inspection?

Pete'S Market #4 at 5838 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Sep 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Pete'S Market #4?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.

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 / Grocery Store

Pete'S Market #4

5838 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago 60629 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 4, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 4, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PRODUCE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE PRODUCE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY WITH MOPHEAD IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION TO ALLOW FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST/DIRT AT VENT IN MENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTSIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 4, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 10, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 26, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 23, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 9, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 26, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 21, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 14, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2016	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2016	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2015	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 16, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2010	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2010	Consultation	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2010	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	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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Pete'S Market #4 — questions

Did Pete'S Market #4 pass its last health inspection?: Pete'S Market #4 at 5838 S Pulaski Rd was inspected on Sep 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 28 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Pete'S Market #4?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST.
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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