Canvass
Jul 18, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Paulines
1752-1754 W Balmoral Ave
Last inspected Jul 18, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Nov 25, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS APPROPRIATELY IN BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE HEAVY WATER BUILD UP ON UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HEAVY WATER SPOTS AND BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON FACILITY (CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH UNISEX BATHROOM.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR ON SIDES AND BEHIND THE FRYER AND OVEN AREA IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 20, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 13, 2023
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND FAUCET HANDLES FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/22/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2577667 NOT CORRECTED: #10-OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT HAND SINKS ARE ONLY BEING USED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND ARE ALWAYS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAINED. #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #39-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING. #47- OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source