Chicago Health Dept
1848 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).
13 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2026.
Using string to hold utensils at drying rack, instructed to remove.
No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.
4-201.11 OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
6-201.17 OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYINH PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THICK BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN A 2-DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, AND SALSA. MAINTAIN ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED DATE MARKS ON FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT AND SUGAR). THE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAME.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF NAPKINS AND SAUCE CONTAINERS 6" FROM THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AT FRONT GRILL AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 47.7F-52.0F,,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.4F,50LBS. COOKED CACTUS 45.0F-52.7F,40LBS. COOKED RICE 55.8F,55LBS. COOKED BEEF 50.4F-54.0F,35LBS. COOKED STEAK 47.1F,15LBS. PORK 69.4F-73.4F,5-GALLONS BEEF SOUP 47.5F AND 5- GALLONS CHICKEN SOUP 47.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 246 LBS. $1710.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLER AT 51.8F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . TECHNICIAN IS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/29/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS.
MUST CLEAN SOILED CUTTING BOARDS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2497720 4/2/21 NOT CORRECTED#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER. #55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.#56- MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,EGGS, BEANS,RICE,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A MOP BUCKET WITH A MOP INSIDE IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. HAD MANAGER TO REMOVE MOP BUCKET TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY TO HAND SINK.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE AND DISCARD,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 21 LB. COOKED BEEF,19LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,5LBS. COOKED POTATOE,4LBS. COOKED CARROTS,30LBS. COOKED BEANS,30LBS. COOKED RICE, 1- GALLON BEEF STOCK,1-GALLON CHICKEN STOCK,20-GALLONS OF RED & GREEN SALSA.MUST DATE MARK AND MAINTAIN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 79LBS. 22- GALLONS.$1,226.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRY TO BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST INVERT MULIT-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2352511 12/2/2019 NOT CORRECTED.#10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND BACK HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE. #55-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. #55-OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER, AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP VOMITING AND DIARHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT AND BACK HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSEREVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE BACK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER, AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOLLOWING THE NEW FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE TO OBTAIN/PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE.
OBSERVED CLEAN THE JAMAICA JET SPRAY TOP, AND DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN IN FRONT BEHIND THE JAMAICA MACHINE, AND BEHIND THE REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING HAS PLASTIC BAG AROUND IT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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