Cholies Pizzeria
1601 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 24, 2026
Cholies Pizzeria was last inspected on March 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 24, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted broken thermometer inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspection history
20 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58(ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2609283, DATE 12-17-24. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVERED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few food items stored in grocery bags in the rear deep freezer. Instruted manager to provide food grade storage bags and/or container.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain proper sink stoppers for the 3 comp sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in corner areas around and behind equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observered certified manager on duty with an expired allergen certificate. Instructed to renew and maintain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving inside the cooler rusted and dirty. Must remove rust and clean.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter through out premises. Must organize and/or remove all unnecessary items to prevent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floor in corner areas around and behind equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas around and behind kitchen equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation in lower interior of fryer on the left. Must remove grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation fan inside employee restroom. Must remove, detail clean. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking at the faucet neck of the three comp sink when water is running; repair leaking or replace faucet neck.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom; clean vent to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must properly store unused wash cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed several potentially hazardous foods throughout prep coolers without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date. Must maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice accumulation in 1 door freezer in rear prep area. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed gap around pipes leading to meter in ceiling in rear of prep area. Observe gap around edges of metal door on wall in rear of prep area. Must seal all holes in ceilings and walls to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of fryer cabinets, prep coolers, sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal opening along baseboard in rear storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot running water on site. Noted water at each sink at 78 degrees f. Must provide hot running water at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must remove all plastic grocery bags being used to store food items. Must use food grade bags or containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of sinks and cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under shelving units, cooking equipment and refrigeration units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair heavily leakying pipes under the three comparment sink and rear hand sink. Also repair the leaky faucet at the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must provide additional shelving racks at the rear refrigeration unit. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 6 live roaches crawling on floor behind chest freezer & in opening in wall base behind same and on lower wall under 3- compartment sink.6-8 live large flies flying around premises.front door not tight fitting along bottom.must rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/16/15.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label cooked foods stored in reach in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear properly in upright postion.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door large reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from interior parts of ice machine,microwave,fryer & wheel bases,grill table,pipes of cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from floor along wall bases.must repair or replace damaged floor tile under cooking equipment and rear reach in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal opening around pipe leading into ceiling where needed.must repair or replace loose & openings in wall bases in dining area,under 3- comp sink & behind reach in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for pizza prep cooler.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove dust from the ceiling ventilation fan in employee washroom.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found a loose rubber gasket at one door of two door unit in rear prep area next to floor mixer; repair or replace loose rubber gasket.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed worn paint on wall next to prep cooler in front prep area; repaint section of wall.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow device at the ice machine.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install additional hand washing facilities that are readily accessible to the front food prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors throughout premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a back flow device at the ice machine.
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