MAY 21
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAPA SANTIAGOS PIZZERIA.
BEAT. 40/100
4045 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 21, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 142025FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
BOTH HANDWASH SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINKS. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. EQUIPMENT WAS REMOVED FROM BASINS DURING INSPECTION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
APR 232024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON MULTIPLE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SPILLAGE AND RESIDUE ON INTERIORS AND DOORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASE STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS ALONG THE BASEBOARD OF THE WALL TO HAVE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE FURNACE ROOM CONCRETE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE FOLLOWING: BEHIND THE DOOR, ON CARDBOARD COVERING SHELVING, IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, IN THE FURNACE ROOM AROUND THE PERIMETER(BEHIND DOORS STORED), AND BESIDE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON MULTIPLE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SPILLAGE AND RESIDUE ON INTERIORS AND DOORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASE STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS ALONG BASEBOARD OF WALL TO HAVE HOLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED HOLES IN FURNACE ROOM CONCRETE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/9/22 REPORT 2557059 NOT CORRECTED. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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JUN 92022PASSED14 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2022
PASSED
14 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN MOST COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS HANGING ON HOOKS ABOVE MOP SINK.MUST STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,FLOOR MIXER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXIT DOOR. NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNCLEAN UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO REMOVE AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
AUG 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATE AREA.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/20/2018 REPORT 2222659: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A) TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS
SEP 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND BEHIND COUNTER COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DOUGH ROLLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
APR 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 6
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.
OCT 272016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE DOUGH IS PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A DOOR OR OTHER BARRIER WHERE THE COUNTERTOP ENDS THAT EXTENDS TO THE EXTERIOR WALL THAT PREVENTS THE PUBLIC FROM ACCESSING THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO MUST INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER TYPE OF BARRIER AT THE COUNTERTOP NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ARE NEEDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT IS DAMAGED AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE CONCRETE FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AND COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SEAL THE CONCRETE ACCESS PANEL IN THE CRAWLSPACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILING. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS. ALL DRYWALL MUST BE COVERED OR PAINTED SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL THE BRICK WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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