SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4753 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 24, 2025 · passed

8 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 24
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 7
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 6
2024
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE, SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 1
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA

DEC 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO IRRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR (TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE). In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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OCT 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

SEP 28
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT BAR TOP WORN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE THE VINYL AT THE BAR, WHICH HAS RIPS IN IT BEING HELD WITH DUCT TAPE.

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

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT WALL MISSING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OCT 25
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

AUG 21
2014
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ANY HANGING ICICLES AND ANY ICE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. MAINTAIN.

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

THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED, ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED IN ORDER TO BE NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN ON INTERIOR WITH BLACK MIL-DEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS TO BE KEPT IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN LADIES WASHROOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM WITH CEILING IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

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

OBSERVED UNUSED SODA COOLER IN REAR ENTRYWAY NEXT TO WASHING MACHINE. MUST UTILIZE OR REMOVE. OBSERVED TOOL CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT WITH EXCESS CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEAN. OBSERVED CLOSET NEXT TO MENS ROOM USED FOR TOOLS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST STORE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS AWAY FROM TOOLS AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN RUGS, ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNABLE ITEMS AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS OF RESTAURANT WITH CLUTTER TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

OCT 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE AT 160F. INSTD MGR UNIT MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION WHEN UNIT REPAIRED. PART TO REPAIR MACHINE IS ON ORDER. PREMISES HAS INSTALLED A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MISSING DOOR GASKETS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

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

INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, AND SURFACES UNDER COOKING LINE, AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL TRASH BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

OCT 24
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE AT 160F. INSTD MGR UNIT MUST HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REQUEST REINSPECTION WHEN UNIT REPAIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR MISSING DOOR GASKETS, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLERS, AND SURFACES UNDER COOKING LINE, AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL TRASH BINS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

DEC 22
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

UNFINISHED WALLS AND DOOR FRAME INBETWEEN PIZZA AREA AND BANQUET HALL. INSTD TO FINISH SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASE THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. THRESHOLD INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT PIZZA TAKE-OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.

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

CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY CLUTTER.

DEC 8
2011
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/9/10 REPORT (363434) NOT CORRECTED. 32-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & STOPPER NEEDED FOR FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER 33-MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. 37-MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR. 40-PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS

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

CAN OPENER, ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

UNFINISHED WALLS AND DOOR FRAME INBETWEEN PIZZA AREA AND BANQUET HALL. INSTD TO FINISH SAME, SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASE THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. THRESHOLD INBETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT PIZZA TAKE-OUT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PIZZA PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

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

CLUTTER ON 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ORGANIZE SAME AREA AND REMOVE ANY CLUTTER.

DEC 9
2010
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & STOPPER NEEDED FOR FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.MUST CLEAN HOT HOLDING CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR MEN'S

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.

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