The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria

April 16, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NOTED MISSING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT PROPERLY DRAINS WASTEWATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO USE USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHWARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
    code 16
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: NEW MENU MISSING A CONSUMER ADVISORY. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS STEAKS AND BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    code 25
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: BULK SALT PACKETS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST DATED SERVICE REPORT FROM JULY OF 2025. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED. • MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR SWEEP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE THAT LEADS TO THE APARTMENT UPSTAIRS THAT IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUSINESS. NOTED A ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM DOOR.
    code 38
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: ALL CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS AND TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
    code 44
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED CHIPPING WOOD.-----ALSO NOTED, NORTH TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER SHELVING RUSTY AND WITH CHIPPING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED MELTED/BURNT PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REPLACED. • NOTED CLEAN STORED RED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE DISH AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP, BLACKENED GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RE-SURFACE. • MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE OR CARDBOARD AS LINER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. • NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS TO SEAL/REPAIR ON THE DISH AREA WALL.----MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM THAT IS BUMPY AND UNEVEN AS A SEALANT AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST CUT/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE CLEANABLE.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.----MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BOX FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.----HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH COLLECTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    code 56
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with No Entry on December 11, 2025: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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