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El Paiza Restaurant

4781 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 5, 2025

El Paiza Restaurant was last inspected on December 5, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

December 5, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in food prep area with a build-up of black substance along the chute and at the interior plate above the ice inside of ice bin. Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dry food items in the kitchen area near the grill covered/stored using aluminum foil. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and/or containers.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a drain line/hose from ice machine improperly draining into hand wash sink in prep area. Instructed to properly route drain line into city plumbing and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored/drying improperly in kitchen area. Instructed to store/dry mop with mophead in mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2in gap at bottom of exterior door located in rear dining room. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall behind sink in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate for certified manager on site. Instructed person in charge to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11-missing splashguard inbetween utility sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16- aluminum foil on storage shelves with rusty surface underneath. Instd to remove foil and rust so as surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12- missing backflow device on ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain same

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-raw, unsealed concrete floor through out prep area and warewashing area. Instd to seal/finish concrete so as to be non-porous and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approximately 10 live cockroaches on floor underneath and behind rear deep freezer. Instd to remove roaches, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween utility sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelves with rusty surface underneath. Instd to remove foil and rust so as surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing prep/dump sink on site. Instd to install same with hot cold/running water.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Missing backflow device on ice machine. Instd to provide and maintain same.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Raw, unsealed concrete floor through out prep area and warewashing area. Instd to seal/finish concrete so as to be non porous and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.