Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
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Score
Paisans Pizzeria and Bar, located at 6545 S Pulaski Rd in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 20, 2026. This inspection resulted in one major and five minor violations, with notable issues concerning the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces. Across ten previous inspections, the facility has primarily maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Jan 8, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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May 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Sep 2, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Aug 23, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Jul 26, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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May 13, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2021
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR TOUCGHING ICE (ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON COLD HOLD UNIT IN PIZZA AREA WITH DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR WOMEN'S USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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