NOV 3
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARNITAS DON PICHI.
EAT. 84/100
2702 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 3, 2025 · passed
5 of 7 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LABELS MISSING FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN CONTAINERS/BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED/UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN OVERHEAD BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.
AUG 232024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON STEP DOWN INTO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA WHERE DRY FOODSTUFFS AND EXTRA COOLERS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 212023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF SALSA REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERICE TRAYS ON THE SHELF AT THE COOK LINE AND FRONT COUNTER STORED FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CELL PHONE STORED ON THE MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
OCT 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, MAINTAIN.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS (CARNITAS, RICE, AND MEAT) HELD AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES (103F-116F). HOT HOLDING MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. THE ABOVE FOOD WAS RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 175F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 62021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARD STAINED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
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MAR 152021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE CARNITAS ARE HANDLED/SERVED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA RUNNING WATER 100F-120F UNDER CITY PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABOVE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (IE, METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MISSING PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK INCLUDING SERVICE RECEIPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
LARGE POTS ON SITE FOR CARNITAS AND TAMALES UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMALL POTS TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE LARGER SINK OR APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO DUMPSTER OR CONTRACT ON SITE FOR LICENSED GARBAGE DISPOSAL. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TRAINING
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