Paul House
3800 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Long Term Care ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026
Paul House was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations.
Latest inspection
September 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
7 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exccessive amount of ice build up inside ice cream chest freezer located in main kitchen food preparation area. Must remove ice and clean chest freezer. Observed grease build up inside the deep fryer and sides of hot cooking equipment. Must cleanand maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear kitchen food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on floors in rear prep, warewashing area, and behind front serving line also observed dirt and debris on floor underneath food storage shelving inside food storage room located in the basement.instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain. Observed food splashed on ceiling above food prep tables in the kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : must regrout floor in the dishwashing room and in the rear food preparation area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floor drains in the kitchen food prep area and dishwashing room. Must clean and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up inside ceiling light shields in kitchen food preparation area. Must clean and maintained
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed unoperable mechanical ventilation in the unisex employee washroom. Must repair and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed some rust on storage shelves in the basement dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP FOR THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA AND AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior surfaces of all cold holding equipment. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on floors in rear prep, warewashing area, and behind front serving line. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at employee washroom in rear.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with white moldlike buid up inside walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed wall underneath shelf behind dishmachine in poor repair with peeling paint in dishroom. Instructed to fix.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (prep areas,dishwashing area,washroom).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity.approx: 30 live small flies on walls and celings in the dishwashing room.instructed to detail clean and remove live flies and sanitize all affected areas.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door cook prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the grease buildup inside of the deep fryer and sides of hot cooking equipments and interior of microwave.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at dran pipe underneath the hand sink located in the dishwashing room.instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020, (b) CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean walls and ceiling in dishwashing room to remove food splashed debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain procedure and kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap. Instructed to install grease trap in accordnace with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside all gender employee toilet room located near kitchen and observed broken covered trash receptacle inside one stall in women's locker room. Instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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