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CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB

1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609849

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064860

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE DRY STORAGE AREAS AND SURROUNDING THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NEAR THE DISHMACHINE 1ST FLOOR, AND OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WHISKEY BUSINESS SIDE OF THE KITCHEN ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. BEEF, MACARONI AND CHEESE, HAM, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SYRUP BUILDUP, GRIME, ETC.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD VENT, LOWER COMPARTMENT FRYERS, AND GASKETS OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE CHEESIE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP, ETC.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN WATER STAINS ON THE WALL COMING FROM THE CEILING NEXT TO THE HOOD VENT ON THE CHEESIE SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RE-ATTACH THE TRIM UNDER THE PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHTOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON THE CHEESIE SIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAIN. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966533

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,AND SERVED:CHICKEN HAM,SOUR CREAM ,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1953506

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/22/16 (REPORT #1950967): #16-WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE BAR ,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) #18- OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED: BOTTOM DOORS WITH GAPS OF 1/4 OF INCH TO 1" INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020. #19- OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT AND DRIPPED ON GROUND,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090. #16- ICE MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. NOT TO USE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. #16- WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE BAR: ALL BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND SERVICE TO BE FROM KITCHEN AREAS. #18- EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE STORE TO BUY STRIP TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR. #19-EMPLOYEE CLEANED THE TOP OF OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,AND SERVED:CHICKEN HAM,SOUR CREAM ,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INPSECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8-22-16,REPORT #1950967 NOT POSTED,INSTEAD POSTED BY THE LICENSES BEHIND THE BAR IS POSTED REPORT FROM 12-16-15,REPORT #1591770. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO COSTUMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESS STANDING WATER IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE THE REAR DOOR AND BY THE GARBAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER REPAIR CAUSE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950967

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER REESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE THE BAR ,INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: BAR,PREP AREA,DISH ROOM,BASEMENT PREP AREA, ALSO 5 HOUSE FLIES IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:BOTTOM DOORS WITH GAPS OF 1/4 OF INCH TO 1" INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE UNIT AND DRIPPED ON GROUND,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,AND SERVED:CHICKEN HAM,SOUR CREAM ,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO FAUCET PROVIDED AT DUMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATERAT SAID SINK TO BE ABLE TO CLEAN

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE THE COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESS STANDING WATER AT OUTSIDE T REAR DOOR BY THE GARBAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591770

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591529

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1365 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: ALL REFRIGERATION MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING.

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NEEDED ON ICE MACHINE AND SODA DISPENSOR. MUST INSTALL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS. GAP 1/2 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND CONTAINERS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE TO FOOD PREP LINE OR ADDITIONAL HANDSINK ADDED. MUST CORRECT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING. LEAK AT 1 COMP DISH AREA SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. SPLATTER AT 3 COMP BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MOP SINK NEEDED. MUST INSTALL SEAL WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453921

Location recorded for this inspection · CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB · 1356 N MILWAUKEE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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