WATERHOUSE TAVERN AND GRILL

3407 N PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

25 inspections

1. CanvassMay 20, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE 3 DOOR COOLER TO HAVE A SHELF THAT IS RUSTED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTED SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE OVEN TO HAVE A TORN PROTECTICE PLASTIC LAYER ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELF TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE GASKET TO BE TORN ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE DAMAGED GASKET.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE SPRAY SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE TO BE LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE SPRAY NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET.
2. Non-InspectionMay 9, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassApr 17, 2024

   0 infractions

4. CanvassApr 8, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE FOOD WALK IN COOLER.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • ONE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
5. Non-InspectionAug 3, 2023

   0 infractions

6. CanvassMar 1, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATEs TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE HEATING ROOM/DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER.
7. Non-InspectionFeb 1, 2022

   0 infractions

8. CanvassMar 16, 2020

   5 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED TRASH RECTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING) ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
9. CanvassMar 11, 2020

   0 infractions

10. CanvassJan 16, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. -
11. CanvassJan 10, 2019

    0 infractions

12. CanvassJun 6, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ENCRUSTED ON THE POTATO SLICER. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPLACE LOOSE COVING ON CORNER WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 2 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST ADJUST SELF-CLOSING FAUCETS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
13. CanvassMay 31, 2017

    0 infractions

14. CanvassAug 9, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WASTE WATER DRAIN LINE FROM THE TAP BEER MUST BE EXTENDED TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST NOT USE ANY OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AS A "SLOP" SINK WHILE WASHING DISHES AND SINK IS SET. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR BAR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND CALIBRATION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
15. CanvassAug 17, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
16. CanvassJun 9, 2015

    0 infractions

17. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 23, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
18. CanvassJun 20, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F AND 54.5F INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE PREP COOLERS. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 55,2F, COOKED PORK 49.4F, RAW BEEF AT 52.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 53.4F, TURKEY HAM 49.6F. HUMMUS 54.3F, FRESH CHEESE 49.3F, CREAM CHEESE 48.2F, VARIOUS KIND OF DRESSINGS AT TEMPERATURE 52.4F TO 54.3 SLICED TOMATOES AT 54.2F, SHREDDED LETTUCE IN WATER AT 55.3, VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESES ATTEMPERATURE OF 51.4F TO 54.5 MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 24.5 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $71.44 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
19. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 15, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
20. ComplaintOct 4, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BARS AND REAR DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BARS AND REAR DINING ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR SPILLS BENEATH THE SYRUP BOXES AT REAR BAR AREA,MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE DRY FOODS ARE STORED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Must install a visible backflow prevention device for the ice machine. Repair water leak at pipe on the rear north wall in basement storage area.
21. ComplaintOct 2, 2013

    0 infractions

22. CanvassMay 16, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN. REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN CEILING REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUIL-UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
23. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 26, 2012

    0 infractions

24. CanvassOct 25, 2012

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • TWO COOLERS FOUND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 47.8F WITH CHICKEN AT 47F. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 50.8F WITH PORK AT 53.7F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS.APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS BEEF AT 54.6F, 40 LBS CHICKEN AT 52.8F, 3 QTS ASSORTED SALAD DRESSING 3 LBS ASSORTED CHEESE AT 53.7F 15-20 LBS ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $750.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES. ICE DISCARDED, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS ON AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL, SANITIZING ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS AND COVER OPEN SEWER DRAINS. ALSO NOTED 10-15 DRAIN FLY THROUGHOUT BAR. PREVIOUS PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED FROM JULY 12' WITH NO TREATMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RATS AND FLIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE, AT ICE MACHINE, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT KITCHEN/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. DISH MACHINE SPRAY ARM REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST REPAIR ALL. ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS MUST HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING WASTE WATER DRAIN LINES.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
25. CanvassMay 21, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR SECTION OF THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.