Cheesie's Pub & Grub
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Inspectors have visited Cheesie's Pub & Grub eight times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cheesie's Pub & Grub is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2026
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 26, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Allergen training as required
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Jun 18, 2024
License
6 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM FOR WOMEN'S USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cheesie's Pub & Grub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cheesie's Pub & Grub on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cheesie's Pub & Grub?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cheesie's Pub & Grub.
Has Cheesie's Pub & Grub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheesie's Pub & Grub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cheesie's Pub & Grub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cheesie's Pub & Grub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cheesie's Pub & Grub is inspected around five times per year on average.
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