SOPHY HYDE PARK

1401-1411 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

13 inspections

1. Réinspection de la plainte11 déc. 2025

   7 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORTY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2. Réinspection de la plainte4 déc. 2025

   6 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
   • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2627496 ON 11-21-25:25-OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS NOT ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED. OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERTURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
3. Plainte21 nov. 2025

   13 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (75.4F) AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED BAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITZING CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS NOT ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO TEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERTURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
4. Canvass11 mars 2025

   2 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION FOODSERVICE CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE,PREPARE AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS,CHICKEN AND GRITS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.
5. Plainte16 août 2024

   3 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEXT TO LINE WITH A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass26 avr. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN THE CADINET UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN/POP GUN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
7. Canvass18 oct. 2023

   6 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYER IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AREA.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED OUT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTIONS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
8. Canvass Re-Inspection2 avr. 2021

   0 infraction

9. Canvass26 mars 2021

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO CHEMICAL READING OBTAINED AFTER A FULL WASH CYCLE AT THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE MUST BE OBTAINED AFTER EVERY WASH CYCLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO FAX OR EMAIL A REQUEST TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BEFORE RESUMING USE.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE BULK CONTAINERS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF IN REAR OF KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS OR QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE OR THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST KEEP TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN FAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
10. Canvass Re-Inspection29 oct. 2019

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. DISH MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
11. Canvass21 oct. 2019

    6 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS(EGGS,BEANS,GRITS ETC.)WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT TWO EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. DISH MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT BAR, IN THE DINING AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DETAIL CLEAN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
12. License Re-Inspection12 sept. 2018

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Observed black waste water pipes exposed in liquor/dry storage room on 2nd floor. Instruct must completely encase waste water pipes or relocated any dry storage items.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 Observed 1 small garbage can in ladies 1st floor restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins, in each stall. Must provide and maintain same.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
13. License6 sept. 2018

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Must modify faucet timers on washbowl sinks to make water run consistently for 15 seconds once activated in customer restroom, 1st floor. Must maintain same.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • 4-301.11 Observed ambient air temp @ 56.7F in 3 door cooler in bar area. Must repair. All refrigeration units must be 41F or less at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Observed black waste water pipes exposed in liquor/dry storage room on 2nd floor. Instruct must completely encase waste water pipes or relocated any dry storage items.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 Observed 1 small garbage can in ladies 1st floor restroom. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins, in each stall. Must provide and maintain same.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food sanitation managers.