AUG 1
2025
PASS · 0 violations
PUDGY'S.
Chicago Health Dept
13460 S BALTIMORE AVE · HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).
11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
49
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 24
2024
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. DICED TOMATO-59.2F-64.2F.3/4 GALLONS AU JUS-88.2F.12LBS. SAUSAGE-46.9F.5 GALLONS PIZZA SAUCE-67.1F.10LBS. PEPPERONI-66.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.75LBS. $110.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 59.2F IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.OF OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE NOW IS 41.0F NO HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG NEEDED.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE AND DISH SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE(PEPPERS,MARGARINE,MUSHROOMS,OLIVES,ETC) MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL ON FRONT PIZZA PREP COOLER & REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PAPER GOODS,FOOD STORAGE,TOOL ROOM AND NEAR PIZZA OVEN.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE GLUED TO INTERIOR BASIN OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE SEALER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND BOWLS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A TYPE WRITTEN PROCEUDRE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSIL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOUR FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS, PREP COOLERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORAGNIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON REAR PORCH AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 21
2022
PASS 4 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER AT THE BOTTOM TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE FRONT SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
DEC 10
2021
PASS 4 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVING UNIT IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND PROVIDE PROPER LINING AS A MEANS OF MAKING EASY TO CLEAN AND TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE RINSE SINK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON TOP OF MILK CRATES IN CLEANING CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AS THIS WILL ALSO HELP WITH EASE OF CLEANING AND BEING ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE AREA.
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JUL 2
2020
PASS 2 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZIE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 27
2019
PASS 3 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS AND CRACKS AND CEVICES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 18
2019
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE ROACHES LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE PIZZA OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FLOUR DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS AND CRACKS AND CEVICES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT THE PIPE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
NOV 15
2017
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 9
2017
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST INSTALL CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DARK, SOILED COLORED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL.
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