MAR 13
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4735 S CICERO AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 13, 2026 · passed with conditions
Passed all 22 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
20 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 6
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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NOV 102022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 10
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTARINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 122022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 18
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR
OCT 222020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 22
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
NOV 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR WITH WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
MAY 232017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 23
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 12016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
WALK IN COOLER THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 112015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER.
OCT 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 212014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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.
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 282013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
JUN 142012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 62011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 6
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUSTY. REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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 62010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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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