Chicago Paulies

1301-1/2 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Chicago Paulies stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Chicago Paulies scores about where you'd expect for a Tampa restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The license has been expired since 02/01/2025, establishment is open and served the public at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Paulie Batch. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed stored over chest freezer **Warning**

35B-08-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container stored on floor adjacent to chest freezer **Warning**

08B-47-4

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs 51° for undetermined amount of time .

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hots at 51° , held out of temperature for an undetermined amount time .

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of peppers stored on floor in kitchen area . Corrected , operator removed peppers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large to tins not inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Paulies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Paulies on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Paulies?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago Paulies.

How does Chicago Paulies compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chicago Paulies most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chicago Paulies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Paulies have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Paulies 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 Chicago Paulies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Paulies is inspected around two times per year on average.

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