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4735 S CICERO AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 13

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4-60.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(47.2F), TURKEY(50.5-60.7F), ROAST BEEF(53.8F), PEPPERONI(46.4F), SALAMI(55.3F)AND HAM(55.2-59.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $300 WEIGHING 20LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO UNUSED TURBO CHEFS(SMALL OVENS) IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHEMNT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL UNDERNEATH HOT WATER TANK IN REAR ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED WALL UNDERNEATH HOT WATER TANK IN REAR ABOVE UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP, TO THE LEFT OF GREASE TRAP AND UNDERNEATH SHELF NEXT TO BAG IN BOX. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED CERTIFICATE(ONE CFM) AND NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

NOV 25

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 28

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 26

2024

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 6

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE EMPLOYEE WITH EXCESSIVE JEWELERY (LARGE HANGING NOSE RING AND LONG EARRINGS). INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN, EXCESSIVE JEWELRY PROHIBITED ON PREMISES WHEN HANDLING FOOD, EQUIPMENT, ETC

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MAR 7

2023

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 10

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTARINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 12

2022

PASS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOORS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 18

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR

OCT 22

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SANDWICH PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

JUN 10

2019

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 5

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 25

2017

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 23

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT CEILING VENT DUSTY/NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE BREAD OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAR 1

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN SODA DISPENSER UNIT AND CABINET TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 11

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

ICE BUILD-UP AT COLD HOLDING UNIT. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDED SUBSTANCE AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

OCT 27

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER AREA UNCLEAN. AREA NEEDS TO BE WIPED DOWN AND KEPT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER CABINET UNDER DISPENSER AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND SODA SYRUP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MAR 21

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND STEAK ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED COOKED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STICKY SURGERY RESIDUE BUILT UP ON NOZZLES. DETAIL CLEAN SODA DISPENSER AND NOZZLES. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CABINET DOORS IN SODA AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION AND DIRT IN CORNERS OF FLOORS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVING AND LARGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 28

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR RESTROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

JUN 14

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOD DRAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

JAN 6

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUSTY. REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DUST. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 6

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food 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 CLEAN VENTILATION VENT OVER OVEN,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,CABINET AT SODA AREA,SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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 CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING,LOWER WALL BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES AT REAR EXIT DOOR,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & 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 FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

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