DEC 18
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5131 S PULASKI RD · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH VERTICAL GAP ALONG FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING TOWELS HANGING ON SIDE OF HANDSINK SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT ON FLOORS ALONG THE PERIMETER OF THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF A STICKY SUBSTANCE ON DOOR HANDLE OF WALK-IN COOLER, AND HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY TO AVOID BUILDUP OF DUST AND DIRT ON FLOORS AND EQUIPMENT.
FEB 202025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING ON SIDE WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM COVERED IN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 13
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING ON SIDE WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.18 OBSERVED TOILET IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM COVERED IN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXTERIOR DOOR TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING ON SIDE WITH 1/4IN GAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA TO BE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDER BASIN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM COVERED IN RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590917 DATED 3/13/24 NOT CORRECTED; #55 OBSERVED CONCRETE WORK BEHIND THE MOP SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE DRAIN OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE DRAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CONCRETE WORK BEHIND THE MOP SINK TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 212023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLBASE NEAR ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
AUG 32022PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE, TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OF KIDS MEAL CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES.MUST BE AT 130 CALORIES .
JUL 272022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 49.5F..25 OZ. PEPPERONI 56.9F.1.2LBS. STEAK 46.2F.3LBS. SLICED TURKEY 45.3F.1LBS. SLICED ROAST BEEF 46.1F.1LBS. SLICED COMBO MEATS 56.7F. 1-OZ. GUACOMALE 56.1F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 9.5LBS. $51.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 56.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL INFO GIVEN. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE, TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE OF KIDS MEAL CHOCOLATE MILK AT 140 CALORIES.MUST BE AT 130 CALORIES .
FEB 12021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR PANEL DOOR OF PREP COOLER WITH PLASTIC LINING. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLBASE IN POOR REPAIR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LOOSE FROM WALL AND USING DUCT TAPE TO AFFIX. INSTD TO HAVE PROPERLY REPAIRED, TIGHT FITTING AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE
JAN 72020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 7
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN OVER THE BREAD OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, OR REPLACE.
MAR 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Observed no manager or person in charge on site at time of inspection. Must have a person in charge all times. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed must have all items as outlined in the posted policy including but not limited to: face make, disposable mop, gloves and disinfectant effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed several broken/damaged/missing baseboard tiles in rear kitchen area. Must repair/replace all damaged baseboard tiles. Must maintain same.
SEP 132018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 13
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO HAND WASH SIGN PROVIDED AT HAND WASH SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 B SMALL LEAK OBSERVED AT FAUCET FOR 3 COMP SINK, INST. TO REPAIR SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 A FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER BEVERAGE LINES, CLEAN SAME.
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