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CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB

6544-6546 W ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

CHEESIE'S PUB & GRUB has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 23, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 3, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 19 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 28, 2026. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2026. For example: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED LIVE LARGE RAT ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION.LIVE RAT OBSERVED IN BASEMENT AREA IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ABATE LIVE ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630449; #48-OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (QUAT SANITIZER), AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER (CHLORINE SANITIZER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629809; #48-OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (QUAT SANITIZER), AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER (CHLORINE SANITIZER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FLY PAPER AND FLY "ZAPPER" IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REQUEST SERVICE FOR LYING INSECT ABATEMENT FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA IN CORNERS NEAR STAIRS AND REAR SOTRAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TEST KIT FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (QUAT SANITIZER), AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER(CHLORINE SANITIZER) AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS NOT OPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • O CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFCATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2609413 DATED:12/18/24-#53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM FOR WOMEN'S USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #56 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFCATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • SEE 60
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/18/24 REPORT 2596465 NOT CORRECTED: 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM FOR WOMEN'S USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-304.11: **C** Mechanical- Ventilation OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
  8. License

    6 infractions

    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE RESTROOM FOR WOMEN'S USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPEN HOLES IN BASEMENT REAR AREA(NO FOOD STORED IN BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLOSE HOLES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
  9. License

    0 infractions

  10. License

    0 infractions

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