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Sophy Hyde Park

1401-1411 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

60cited violations
2serious tier
13inspections
44tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2516705
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20254280
2024250
2023160
2021241
2019290
2018281

Inspections

  1. Dec 11, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  2. Dec 4, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Nov 21, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  4. Mar 11, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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. Aug 16, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES.

    • Severity not stated

      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. Apr 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE CADINET UNDERNEATH THE ICE BIN/POP GUN TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Oct 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYER IN KITCHEN AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRINTED OUT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR REVIEW DURING INSPECTIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

  8. Apr 2, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Mar 26, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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. Oct 29, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  11. Oct 21, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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).

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR ROOM AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  12. Sep 12, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

  13. Sep 6, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago certified food sanitation managers.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.