Paulie Gee's Wicker Park

1566 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Paulie Gee's Wicker Park has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Spray bottles not labeled in kitchen area, instructed to label.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Live pottery plants placed above open food items, instructed to remove.
39
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Utensils placed on cloth towels to dry, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.
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Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS PIZZA WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Feb 5, 2021
License
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO ANY WASHROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT IN STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND ALL COOLERS ON THE NORTHWEST WALL WITHOUT LIGHT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paulie Gee's Wicker Park last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paulie Gee's Wicker Park on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paulie Gee's Wicker Park?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paulie Gee's Wicker Park.

Has Paulie Gee's Wicker Park's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paulie Gee's Wicker Park have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paulie Gee's Wicker Park 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 Paulie Gee's Wicker Park inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paulie Gee's Wicker Park is inspected roughly once per year on average.