Chicago Health Dept
1323 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
Unnecessary items placed in 3-com sink. large soap bucket found in sink. instructed to keep sink free from unnecessary items for proper washing.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA WITH AT LEAST 1/4TH INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, SHRIMP STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED."
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN EXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR (STORAGE AREA) NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER GRILL AND CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED MOP SINK CLOGGED AFTER RUNNING WATER INTO SINK; UNCLOGGED DURING INSPECTION. CORRECTED ON SITE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE STORAGE AREA; SEAL HOLE IN CEILING.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
INSTRUCTED THAT THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF STORAGE AREA DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEPPERS BEING STORED IN RE-USED DISH WASHING LIQUID BUCKETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521881 6/24/21 #38- NOT CORRECTED.STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET,UNDER STAIRCASE,UNDER COUNTER TOP,NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER UNUSED BAR,IN REAR LARGE STORAGE SPACE ALONG WALL.EMPLOYEES ARE NOW REMOVING , CLEANING AND SANITIZE AREAS DURING INSPECTION. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET,UNDER STAIRCASE,UNDER COUNTER TOP,NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER UNUSED BAR,IN REAR LARGE STORAGE SPACE ALONG WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDE OF STORAGE AREA DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED PEPPERS BEING STORED IN RE-USED DISH WASHING LIQUID BUCKETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEAVTE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM TO BE USED BY FEMALES.
MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OF REAR BATHROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2282772 DATED 4/8/2019 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE SMOOTHIE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF,CHOPPED LETTUCE AND TOMATOES, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.
PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND REAR REFRIGERATOR.
SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REFRIGERATOR.
PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN 4-DR REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AS TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM TOUCHING ICE IN ICE MAKER.
NOTED A FEW PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME AND DATE. MUST PROVIDE.
NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED LARGE ICICLES COMING FROM TOP OF FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ANY ARTICLES NOT PERTAINING TO TAQUERIA MUST BE REMOVED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES. BABY ROACH CRAWLING ON COOLER DOOR,ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER COOLER. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GASKETS ON REAR COOLER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND COOLER BY POP/ICE BIN.MUST SEAL.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SCREEN IN POOR REPAIR /DAMAGE IN OPEN WINDOW. MUST REPLACE. ALSO MUST REPLACE TOWEL DEVICE AT EXPOSE SINK IN POOR REPAIR.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN.
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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UPPER STORAGE AREA IN REAR BELONGING TO OWNER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE.
MUST REMOVE ALL REFRIGERATORS THAT ARE NOT GOING TO BE USED BY NEW OWNERS AND BRING IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS THAT ARE FOR THE NEW OPERATION.(COOLERS MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW & FREEZERS MUST BE 0 DEGREES OR BELOW-MUST BE CONNECTED AT NEXT VISIT)-NO CITATION ISSUED
EXTERMINATOR ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION, DID NOT HAVE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR BUSINESS LICENSE, WILL BRING BOTH AT NEXT VISIT. SPRAYED PREMISES( SAW 1 LARGE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA. SAW FOOD, WATER & LITTER BOX FOR A CAT IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA THAT IS SHARED BY THE BAR & THIS OPERATION-NO ANIMALS ALLOWED ON PREMISES-NO CITATION ISSUED.
TALL WEEDS & GRASS NOTED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA-MUST CUT THEM DOWN-NO CITATION ISSUED
PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD & FILTERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL COUNTERS, TABLES,SHELVES, SINKS, CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM, COOLERS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SHARED AREAS WITH THE BAR NEXT DOOR. REPAIR FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP, MUST BE LEVEL & WELL CONSTRUCTED
CLEAN & PAINT ALL WALLS & CEILINGS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS & CRACKS, ATTACH WALL COVE TO ALL LOWER BASES OF THE WALLS.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALL OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS ON PREMISES.
WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING
EXHAUST SYSTEM MUST WORK ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK. PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
REAR SHARED STORAGE AREA IS CLUTTERED WITH LOT'S OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES WHICH PRESENTS NUMEROUS HARBORAGE AREAS FOR RODENTS-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THIS AREA & KEEP IT NEAT & ORGANIZED.
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