JUL 3
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA CEBOLLITA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
4343 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 3, 2025 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Sep 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
JUL 262024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
AUG 82023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
DEC 132022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE / DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
DEC 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS, CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAG
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
nspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 282022FAILED18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2022
FAILED
18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED NO HEATING ELEMENT FOR CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER THAT IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME USED ON WEEKENDS.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,ON TOP OF CHEMICALS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN PALLET ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/28/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, RICE, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN REAR 2-DOOR COOLER: BEEF 70.2F, BEAN 54.0F. GREEN SALSA 60.9F, RED SALSA 54.2F. ALL PRODUCT OF DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS, $50 VALUE CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REAR 2-DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 66.4F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO HAVE COOLERS BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION
AUG 132020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 13
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LIGHTSHEILDS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS, DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING LABELS ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH FRONT PREP LINE/COUNTERTOP. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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