APR 24
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAISANS PIZZERIA AND BAR PULASKI.
BEAT. 36/100
6545 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 24, 2026 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAR 202026FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2026
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR TOUCGHING ICE (ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS ON COLD HOLD UNIT IN PIZZA AREA WITH DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL RESTROOMS FOR WOMEN'S USE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FILTERS FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAR 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK IN BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE, USING AS A DUMP SINK WITH STRAINER ON TOP OF BASIN AND BEVERAGE WASTE IN BASIN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE, SWEATER) IN BASIN OF PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON PERIMETER OF GRILL. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERS FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
JAN 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK IN BAR NOT ACCESSIBLE, USING AS A DUMP SINK WITH USED ICE, STRAWS AND LIMES IN BASIN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSE, SWEATER) IN BASIN OF PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BELONGINGS IN DESIGNATED AREA
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN SAME
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PIPE MISSING FOR CONDENSOR DRAIN LINE IN PIZZA WALK IN COOLER, USING BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CRACKED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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MAY 92023FAILED6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2023
FAILED
6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, SERVED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO HAVE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAN ON SITE AND AVAIABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN FEMALE TOILET ROOMS, CURRENTLY AT 74.0F. INSTD TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
COOKED RIBS IN REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS AT PREP LINE ARE PAST THE USE BY DATE: RIBS ARE DATED WITH USE BY DATE OF 5/2/23. INSTD TO DISCARD AND DENATURE RIBS. APPROX 20LBS $ 100 VALUE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NORTH DINING ROOM DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING
SEP 22021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 2
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 232021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 262021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 112021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE SEALED CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF AND RODENT STRIPE ON FLOOR DUE TO DARK COLOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND FLOOR MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR DISH MACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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