Non-Inspection
Aug 19, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Helen Borowicz
1925 W 47th St
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 3, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NONSERVICE ANIMAL (LARGE LIVE CAT) WALKING IN FOOD PREPERATION/SEATING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PIC THAT ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ESTABLISHNMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC. PIC CARRIED CAT OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH REAR EXIT AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-40-60. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES NOT RELATED TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 8, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BACK PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 12, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source