The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria

1419 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 12 violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria's 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12--- BULK SALT PACKETS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- ALL CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS AND TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11--- INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 7, 2024
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASMENT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISBLE AND WORKING THEMOMETERS NEEDED IN 2-DOOR TALL PREP REFRIGERATORS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT BAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria.

Has The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.