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Paulie Gee's

2451 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

121cited violations
0serious tier
22inspections
55tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1968878
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026130
2025120
2024130
20233180
2022140
20192290
20182110
2017150
2016150
2014260
20132140
2012260
20112100
2010150

Inspections

  1. Aug 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND COOLING UNITS IN BAR AND BEER COOLER WALK IN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN

  2. May 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, REAR EXIT NEAR UTILITY SINK, AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT & UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  3. May 30, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BY PIZZA OVENS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOUND DRY STORAGE RACKS UNDER NON LEAKING SEWER PIPES AT BASEMENT.MUST RELOCATE.

  4. Sep 26, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DISH ROOM UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

  5. Jul 6, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C):VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN. FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WITH WATER. MUST KEEP COOLER CONDENSER DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY. FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR/BAR FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114: FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 :FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  6. Jun 29, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOOD WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WITH WATER. MUST KEEP COOLER CONDENSER DRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON BAR FLOOR AND INSIDE BAR FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR/BAR FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  7. Jan 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH ROOM AND DOUGH PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL OR COVER WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  8. Jul 1, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,MOLDED CAULKING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WAIT STATION AREA,DAMAGED WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND UPPER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT STAIRS,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE AT FRONT WINDOW

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THOUGHTOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,1ST FL. PAPER STORAGE AND 2ND FL. STAFF AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jun 24, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FLOOR DRAIN IN MEAT SLICING AREA,WALLS ,CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BAR AREA,MOP SINK AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES,MEAT SLICER,BEER WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,MOLDED CAULKING AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A LID ON SUMP PUMP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WAIT STATION AREA,DAMAGED WALLS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND UPPER CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT STAIRS,HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE AT FRONT WINDOW.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THOUGHTOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,1ST FL. PAPER STORAGE AND 2ND FL. STAFF AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. May 9, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CLEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLES, AND ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY WORN, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CARPETING ON STAIRS LEADING TO UPSTAIRS ROOMS AND IN UPSTAIRS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE CARPETING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND IN FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED BROKEN COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET, PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UPSTAIRS AREA, AND BASEMENT, UPSTAIRS RESTROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  11. May 2, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED EXCESS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE AND HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID ON THE DUMPSTER TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CLEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLES, AND ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY WORN, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CARPETING ON STAIRS LEADING TO UPSTAIRS ROOMS AND IN UPSTAIRS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE CARPETING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND IN FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED BROKEN COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET, PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UPSTAIRS AREA, AND BASEMENT, UPSTAIRS RESTROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

  12. Jun 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. Jul 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Found several cracks and holes in wooden shelves behind bar. Instructed to fill all holes and seal cracks. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (not porous). Found raw wooden blocks under ice bin. Must seal or paint (or replace with a non-porous item).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Must repair or replace broken tiles around floor drain near dipper well/dry food storage area. Must detail clean floors in dish area. Must repair holes in floor of basement wood storage room. Must sweep and mop floors in electrical, and hot water heater closets.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Found sealed wooden slates used as wall/ceiling covering in the customer restrooms. Must seal all cracks in between slats, and also fill any holes or porous spots in wood. All surfaces in restrooms must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found large hole in the lower wall in the corner of basement. Must either put up pest resistant grate, or fill hole to prevent pest entry. Found small hole in lower corner of front wall on north side of dining room (around pipe). Must repair and maintain. Found peeling paint on ceiling above dining room (near pizza prep area). Must repair. Found cardboard and duck tape used as a ceiling tile above dry storage area. Must repair/replace. (Duct tape and/or cardboard not permitted).

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Must install backflow prevention device on utility sink.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Found excessive clutter in the following areas: basement; wood storage room; mezzanine level. Areas must be cleaned and organized. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must remove/dismantle bar area equipment not in use.

  14. Feb 25, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Feb 18, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, OVER 20 DROPPINGS IN THE DISHROOM, AND OVER 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES THAT COULD PROVIDE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TO REPLACE MISSING BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING SINKS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UPSTAIRS AND THE PREP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  16. Jul 9, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Must properly store,invert clean multi-use kitchen equipments on shelvings to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      The following requires a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,interior compartment of deep fryer,sides of hot cooking equipments,interior basins of 3 compartment sinks in bar areas,upper panel of ice machine etc.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Must replace all burnt-out light bulbs throughout the kitchen food prep areas,inside walk-in-cooler also in basement dry storage area and provide end caps on light shields at kitchen area.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink,and hood/filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Must clean and organize the premises including basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

  17. Jun 19, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      Evidence or rodent activity found at rear of premises. Observed mice dropping-approximately 30 behind cluttered articles along north wallbases. Front entry door has 1/4" inch gap at center bottom where both doors meet. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have a pest control logbook on premises no recent service;last service report is dated:12/23/12. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provide logbook with all required documents include a map locator to identify the pest control services provided for this food establishment and provide updated copy of idph license. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      Premises has no original city of chicago sanitation certificate or valid documentation posted as required.Instructed to provide a city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof of enrollment to a sanitation course. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Must properly store,invert clean multi-use kitchen equipments on shelvings to prevent contamination before use.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      The following requires a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,interior compartment of deep fryer,sides of hot cooking equipments,interior basins of 3 compartment sinks in bar areas,upper panel of ice machine etc.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout the premises and repair 4" coving near the 1st floor bar area.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Must replace all burnt-out light bulbs throughout the kitchen food prep areas,inside walk-in-cooler also in basement dry storage area and provide end caps on light shields at kitchen area.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink,and hood/filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      Must clean and organize the premises including basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      The ice dispensing utensil for ice machine must be properly stored inside a clean container.

  18. Nov 19, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  19. Nov 8, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR AND SEAL CRACKS IN BASE OFF FLOOR FRONT AREAS BY BAR

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE BY REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DOOR AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN

  20. Apr 21, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.VIOLATION #36 REMAINS SEE REPORT.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.VIOLATION #37 REMAINS SEE REPORT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VIOLATION #38 REMAINS SEE REPORT.

  21. Apr 14, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT KITCHEN DESSERT STATION,AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED AGAINST NORTH WALL,FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ACROSS BOTTOMS OF DOORS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,1ST,2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.REPLACE ALL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND MISSING SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN OR REMOVE AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA AT DISHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

  22. Feb 26, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-UTENSILS FOUND STORE ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Correct By Inspector Comments Edit Delete 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Out Minor 05/26/2010 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE-MACHINE , ICE-CREAM DIPPER WELL CONTAINER AND SCOOP INSIDE IT, AND TOILET BOWLS IN GENTLEMEN TOILET WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE BY WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE,AND IN DINING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN WHICH IS SLANTING AND NOT LETTING WATER DRAIN OFF COMPLETELY, AND ALSO REMOVE PIPE HOSE ATTACHED PARMENETLY ON MOP SINK FAUCET

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METTAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.