⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PAPA T'S ITALIANO

2843 - 2847 W 63RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Italian

📍 Neighborhood: Chicago Lawn

License #: 1166821

30
Total Inspections
20
Passed
5
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2025 Inspection

July 14, 2025• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME TEMP...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2024 Inspection

October 1, 2024• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 26, 2024 Inspection

July 26, 2024• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2024 Inspection

January 18, 2024• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 5, 2023 Inspection

October 5, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2023 Inspection

August 30, 2023• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAPS AROUND OVERHEAD REAR DOORS AND VENTS LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TI...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 9, 2022 Inspection

November 9, 2022• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING ...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2022 Inspection

October 28, 2022• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLE...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2021 Inspection

October 28, 2021• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 9, 2020 Inspection

October 9, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 2, 2019 Inspection

July 2, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CO...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 1, 2019 Inspection

July 1, 2019• Complaint Re-Inspection• 12 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CO...(+11 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2019 Inspection

June 21, 2019• Complaint• 16 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CO...(+15 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2018 Inspection

April 10, 2018• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2018 Inspection

January 10, 2018• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIFE IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER CUTTING BOARD. INSTD TO STORE KNIFE PROPERLY.(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2017 Inspection

June 23, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PREMISES IS OP...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2016 Inspection

May 13, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2015 Inspection

October 30, 2015• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2015 Inspection

May 7, 2015• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE BACK OF THE COMPRESSOR OF THE 4 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.OBSERV...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 20, 2014 Inspection

June 20, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2014 Inspection

June 13, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED BY THE CORRECT BY DATE OF 2/2/14. REPORT 1166821 DATE 11/22/13.(35)MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 22, 2013 Inspection

November 22, 2013• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED/MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2013 Inspection

July 24, 2013• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 28, 2013 Inspection

May 28, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2012 Inspection

March 28, 2012• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2011 Inspection

May 3, 2011• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2010 Inspection

April 29, 2010• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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