The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria
1419 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 13, 2026
The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria was last inspected on May 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
May 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
4 general2 paperwork-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: : 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.
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: 4-501.11--: must provide lids for all the ice bins at the bar. 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. 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. 4-501.11--- must provide lids for all the ice bins at the bar. :
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- observed peeling paint on walls inside washrooms located in the basement. Must repaint and maintain. 6-201.11--- --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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: : 6-304.11--- inoperable mechanical ventilation in the men's basement washroom. Must repair/replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13--- no proof of valid food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--- bulk salt packets not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d)--- all clean stored mixing bowls and to go containers must be stored inverted
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: 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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11--- inoperable mechanical ventilation in the men's basement washroom. Must repair/replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13--- no proof of valid food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13--- no proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical13 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Chlorine chemical dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer. O ppm chlorine noted after several attempts. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, c.d.p.h contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. No dishes being washed at this time. Instructed to use use the three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Bulk salt packets not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: All clean stored mixing bowls and to go containers must be stored inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must provide lids for all the ice bins at the bar.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for all stored items throughout the facility.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted food encrusted wall mounted fry slicer. Must clean after each use.
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: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged baseboard coving in the walk-in cooler with collected food debris. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inoperable mechanical ventilation in the men's basement washroom. Must repair/replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No proof of valid food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Visble and working themometers needed in 2-door tall prep refrigerators in rear food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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: Must provide working stoppers at the 3-compartment sink located in basement bar area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in women's washroom draining slow. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the exposed hand washing sink located in basment bar 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 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.
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 peeling paint on walls inside washrooms located in the basement. Must repaint and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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