RestaurantLicence 2432280

Papa Santiagos Pizzeria

4045 W 47th St, Chicago 60632

Latest verdictNo verdictOct 5, 2026 · 8 days ago

Inspections16since Oct 27, 2016

Fail rate23.1%3 of 13 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass46%
Conditional31%
Fail23%

16 inspections from 2016 to 2026 · hover a mark

20182020202220242026

No verdictOct 5, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
No verdictFeb 17, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassMay 21, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailMay 14, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  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
2. 10
  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
3. 38
  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
PassApr 23, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  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.
2. 49
  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
3. 53
  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
4. 55
  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.
5. 55
  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.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11 observed blown light in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge replace and maintain.
FailApr 9, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  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
2. 47
  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.
3. 49
  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.
4. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.
5. 55
  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.
6. 55
  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.
7. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed blown light in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge replace and maintain.
No verdictApr 2, 2024Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalApr 3, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 58
  Allergen training as required
  See 60
2. 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
PassJun 9, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no thermometers in most coolers. Must provide and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed multi-use utensils hanging on hooks above mop sink.must store properly to prevent contamination.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises and provide adequate shelving units.
5. 49
  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.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink in 1st fl. Prep area.
7. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no lid for garbage can in unisex toilet room. Must provide and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair or replace missing wall bases in basement prep area,damaged floor tile in 1st fl. Prep area.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean debris and food splatter from walls and ceilings in prep areas.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean debris and food from floors under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.
11. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must elevate,remove and organize articles throughout premises off of floor and away from walls.
12. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.
13. +2 more
PassJun 3, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometers in coolers in basement. Instd to provide and maintain
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Exit door. Not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain
ConditionalOct 16, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  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
2. 47
  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
ConditionalAug 23, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  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
2. 28
  Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
  Employee personal care items improperly stored. Instd to store in designate area.
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to properly label.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  See 60
5. 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.
ConditionalSep 20, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  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.
2. 5
  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.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 no handwashing signage at handsink in basement prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.
4. 47
  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.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 clutter, unnecessary articles in basement storage areas. Instd to remove clutter and organize areas.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12(a) toilet room door not clean. Instd to clean and maintain same.
7. 58
  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
PassSep 28, 2017ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed new raw wood storage shelves behind counter, instructed to seal.
2. 33
  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.
3. 41
  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.
PassApr 6, 2017License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  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.
FailOct 27, 2016LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 11
  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.
2. 16
  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.
3. 22
  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.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean the ventilation hood and filters.
5. 34
  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.
6. 35
  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.
7. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Must provide a metal stem probe thermometer to take food temperatures.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5510×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
475×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
104×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
584×
Allergen training as required
383×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
533×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
563×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2432280 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.