Cheesie's Pub & Grub

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Inspections

1. Feb 3, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 30, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED LIVE LARGE RAT ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION.LIVE RAT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT AREA IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ABATE LIVE ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630449; #48-OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (QUAT SANITIZER), AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER (CHLORINE SANITIZER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.

3. Jan 28, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629809; #48-OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (QUAT SANITIZER), AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER (CHLORINE SANITIZER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

4. Jan 15, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FLY PAPER AND FLY "ZAPPER" IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST SERVICE FOR LYING INSECT ABATEMENT FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA IN CORNERS NEAR STAIRS AND REAR SOTRAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (QUAT SANITIZER), AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER(CHLORINE SANITIZER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5. Jan 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Dec 26, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     O CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFCATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2609413 DATED:12/18/24-#53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM FOR WOMEN'S USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #56 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

7. Dec 18, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFCATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE 60

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/18/24 REPORT 2596465 NOT CORRECTED: 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM FOR WOMEN'S USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

8. Jun 18, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM FOR WOMEN'S USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN BASEMENT REAR AREA(NO FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE HOLES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.