Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
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Score
Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2021. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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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.
View 6 violations
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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Mar 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE, USING AS A DUMP SINK WITH STRAINER ON TOP OF BASIN AND BEVERAGE WASTE IN BASIN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE, SWEATER) IN BASIN OF PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON PERIMETER OF GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Jan 8, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE, USING AS A DUMP SINK WITH USED ICE, STRAWS AND LIMES IN BASIN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE, SWEATER) IN BASIN OF PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PIPE MISSING FOR CONDENSOR DRAIN LINE IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER, USING BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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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.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN FEMALE TOILET ROOMS, CURRENTLY AT 74.0F. INSTD TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, SERVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO HAVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAN ON SITE AND AVAIABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: COOKED RIBS IN REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS AT PREP LINE ARE PAST THE USE BY DATE: RIBS ARE DATED WITH USE BY DATE OF 5/2/23. INSTD TO DISCARD AND DENATURE RIBS. APPROX 20LBS $ 100 VALUE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NORTH DINING ROOM DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING
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Sep 2, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR DISH MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF AND RODENT STRIPE ON FLOOR DUE TO DARK COLOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND FLOOR MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski.
Has Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paisans Pizzeria and Bar Pulaski is inspected around two times per year on average.
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