Chicago Health Dept
4232 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).
9 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Nov 2025.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD RESIDUE ON GASKETS OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, CEILING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF DISHWASH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR OPEN AND NO SCREEN ON REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,MISSING FANGUARD COVERS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS SLIDING COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AROUND COOLERS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR OPEN AND NO SCREEN ON REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,MISSING FANGUARD COVERS INSIDE OF 2- DOOR GLASS SLIDING COOLER.
OBSERVED FAUCET NECK TO SHORT TO REACH FAR LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SET-UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE FAUCET LONG ENOUGH AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTIONS PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR/NOT TIGHT FITTING BENT IN UPWARD POSITION AND GARBAGE ABOVE RIM. MUST HAVE TRASH BELOW RIM AND LIDS TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME LOOSE FLOOR TRIM AROUND COOLERS,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLES AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES.
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PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/11/21 REPORT NOT CORRECTED 2484788 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
FOOD NOT SAFE, MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS CHEESE, GREEN PEPPERS, CHOPPED LETTUCE, AND CHICKEN BEING STORED IN AN UNCLEAN, UNSECURE, UNREFRIGERATED VAN LOCATED IN OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. ALL FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. INSTD TO STORE FOOD SAFE, INSIDE PREMISES, AND UNDER PROPER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS UNREFRIGERATED AND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN VAN OUTSIDE: BLOCKS OF CHEESE AND CONTAINERS OF SHREDDED CHEESE (58.0F), SHREDDED LETTUCE (54.0F), CHICKEN (50.0F) ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS UNDER MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINATINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED TRASH/REFUSE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTER ABLE TO HAVE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/13/19 REPORT 2293518 NOT CORRECTED; 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED FROZEN TCS FOODS SITTING ON COUNTER IN REAR OF PREP. INSTRUCTED MUST USE APPROVED METHOD TO THAW FROZEN FOODS, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER, IN A COOLER, OR IN A MICROWAVE (AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS). PIC MOVED ALL FROZEN FOODS TO COOLERS.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN FACILITY UPON ARRIVAL. FOUND THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES AT PLUMBING: 76.3F @ HAND SINK; 72.3F @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; 77.2F AT WASHBOWL SINK IN RESTROOM; AND 77.1F AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF A LEAST 100F AT HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK, AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER RESTORED TO 111F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 102F AT HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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