Helen Borowicz
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
82
Score
HELEN BOROWICZ, located at 1925 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on 2025-11-03, receiving a score of 82. The inspection identified one major and two minor violations. Across 19 scored inspections, HELEN BOROWICZ has historically maintained a low-risk status.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 8, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Mar 30, 2021
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Dec 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jun 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 23, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Nov 3, 2025 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONSERVICE ANIMAL (LARGE LIVE CAT) WALKING IN FOOD PREPERATION/SEATING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PIC THAT ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ESTABLISHNMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC. PIC CARRIED CAT OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH REAR EXIT AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-40-60. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES NOT RELATED TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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