CHICAGO PAULIES
1301-1/2 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-446-4865
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024
3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The license has been expired since 02/01/2025, establishment is open and served the public at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The license has been expired since 02/01/2025, establishment is open and served the public at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Paulie Batch.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Robitussin stored above shelf above food items
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with clear sanitizer
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door broken near small flyers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris inside reachin cooler
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer stored on prep table near back door
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 fryers on prep table near back door
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed stored over chest freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container stored on floor adjacent to chest freezer
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 fryers on prep table near back door
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.