Food Safety Report: The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria, 1419 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60614 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 22, 2026
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 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.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: 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.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12--- bulk salt packets not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 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.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 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.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: 4-903. 11 (a;b;d)--- all clean stored mixing bowls and to go containers must be stored inverted

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 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.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 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.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 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.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-304. 11--- inoperable mechanical ventilation in the men's basement washroom. Must repair/replace.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: : 2-102. 13--- no proof of valid food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13--- no proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

Source: chicago.gov