SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BEGGARS PIZZA.

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8100 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed

7 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

FEB 21
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVD MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND STORE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON DUCT EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES IN PRPE AREA, VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 10
2023
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SALAD DRESSING PREP COOLER & FREEZER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS ,PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS,PREP COOLERS & FREEZER ,WHEEL BASES, ROLLING CARTS.DUST FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL AT MOPSINK,HOLES IN WALLS AROUND SCREWS AT WALL HANGING WIRE SHELVING UNITS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DUST & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MAY 2
2023
FAILED
17 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE FOR SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER WENT OUT TO STORE TO PURCHASE DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL ON UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON FLOOR FROM UNDERNEATH SAUSAGE ROLLING CART INTO FLOOR DRAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/2/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN OVERHEAD WIRE RACK SHELVING UNIT ABOVE SALAD PREP COOLER MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SURFACES.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SALAD DRESSING PREP COOLER & FREEZER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS ,PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS,PREP COOLERS & FREEZER ,WHEEL BASES, ROLLING CARTS.DUST FROM WINDOW SILLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL AT MOPSINK,HOLES IN WALLS AROUND SCREWS AT WALL HANGING WIRE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST & FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE OVEN ON CART UNDERNEATH A VENTILATION HOOD IF IT'S 75KW'S OR MORE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2564334 9/26/22 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-501.12 OBSERVED DARK SEEM IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#47- 4-402.12 OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHEVLING THATS EASY TO MONITOR AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH.#53- 6-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.#55- 6-501.11 FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

SEP 26
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DARK SEEM IN THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SHEVLING THATS EASY TO MONITOR AND CLEAN UNDERNEATH.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA, VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.

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OCT 25
2021
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 3
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

JUN 28
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

JUN 21
2021
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (MARINARA, CHICKEN, AND CHEESE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WHERE THE SALAD DRESSING IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FRONT AND REAR). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

SEP 30
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALLS AND SURROUNDING AROUND DEEP FRYING STATIONS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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