CHICAGO PICKLE EATERY
1308 N MILWAUKEE, Chicago, IL, 60622
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 18, 2026
- Type
- License
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (13)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- 36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
- 38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT OUTER OPENING(S) TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER FAN AND ON THE TOP SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FAUCET AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
- 53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
- 54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINKS WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND CLEAN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.