THE WAREHOUSE BAR & PIZZERIA

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11--- 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11--- 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--- BULK SALT PACKETS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111-- 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--- 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- ALL CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS AND TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--- MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. : 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- 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. : 4-501.12-- 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- 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. 4-601.11(B)-- NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- 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. 6-201.13--- MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH COLLECTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11--- INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK SALT PACKETS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS AND TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH COLLECTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISBLE AND WORKING THEMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2-DOOR TALL PREP REFRIGERATORS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT BAR AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASMENT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.