Chicago
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EAT

Cholies Pizzeria Inc.

1601 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
81/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
20
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-24
Pass Rate
70%
2 failures
Score
81/100
EAT
15 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-24
Failed 2 inspections (2015, 2013)
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 33×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2026-03-24 Pass Complaint
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

2025-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58(ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2609283, DATE 12-17-24. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVERED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW A...

2024-12-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REAR DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVERED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2024-04-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLER RUSTED AND DIRTY. MUST REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

2023-11-17 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

2022-10-14 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

2022-07-25 Pass Complaint
2
serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER ON THE LEFT. MUST REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FAN INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

2021-08-19 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2021-05-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING; REPAIR LEAKING OR REPLACE FAUCET NECK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

2020-02-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2019-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2018-03-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed several potentially hazardous foods throughout prep coolers without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive ice accumulation in 1 door freezer in rear prep area. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed gap around pipes leading to meter in ceiling in rear of prep area. Observe gap around edges of metal door on wall in rear of prep area. Must seal all holes in ceilings and walls to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

2017-03-31 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS, SINKS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENING ALONG BASEBOARD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2016-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. NOTED WATER AT EACH SINK AT 78 DEGREES F. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKYING PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK AND REAR HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION UNIT. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-09-30 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER.

2015-09-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER & IN OPENING IN WALL BASE BEHIND SAME AND ON LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RO...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY IN UPRIGHT POSTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR LARGE REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,MICROWAVE,FRYER & WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO CEILING WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & OPENINGS IN WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,UNDER 3- COMP SINK & BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PIZZA PREP COOLER.

2014-11-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

2014-05-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR OF TWO DOOR UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER; REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WORN PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA; REPAINT SECTION OF WALL.

2013-08-06 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.

2013-07-30 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING FACILITIES THAT ARE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE.

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