FEB 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PENINSULA CHICAGO, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
108 E SUPERIOR ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed with conditions
14 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
52
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Apr 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.0 F AND 48.0 F INSIDE WOK REACH IN COOLER- SHRIMP WONTON, SHRIMP, CHOPPED VEGGIES STIR AND BBQ PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 7 LBS, VALUED AT $150.00.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND WOK REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 48.0 F, FOUND SHRIMP, BBQ PORK, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WOK COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 FOR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: MILK, HEAVY CREAM, HALF & HALF @44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH OTHER VIOLATIONS ON INSPECTION #2611669.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM 1ST BASIN, NOTED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 152024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inaccurate thermometer in dairy double door cooler, instructed to provide.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers not labeled with common name. Instructed to label and maintain
APR 172023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Slow drainage at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar...) not labeled with common name. Instructed to label and maintain.
FEB 32022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FLOUR BINS MISSING LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 142021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 14
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
JAN 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK FOR THE BAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REUSING EMPTY WINE BOTTLES AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITAIZED PROPERLY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 312016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE FORK AND SPOON UTENSILS FACING ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP LYING IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE DEEP FRYER BASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FRYER BASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARMTENT SINK (NOT THE PIPE) OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 232015PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2015
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS WHERE MISSING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO HOT WATER NOTED AT THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
SEP 152015FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT THE DISH MACHINE ONLY REACHING 151-165 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE DISH MACHINE REACHES 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE SERVICE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS WHERE MISSING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO HOT WATER NOTED AT THE REAR HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
NOV 52014PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER WHILE FOOD HANDLERS WERE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
MAR 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 6
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN AT THE BACK SIDE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 22013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 IN THE BAR AREA AND WAITER SERVICE STATION. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AND AT THE WAITER SERVICE STATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/14/11 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND SINKS BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINED WALLS BEHIND THE SERVICE BAR WITH A BUILDUP OF BEVERAGE SYRUP. REPAIR THE LOOSE FRP BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE HANDSINK.
MAR 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING & MUST BE KEPT DRY AT THE BAR AREA. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET OF 2-COMP SINK & AT ELBOW PIPE OF DUMP SINK (COFFEE STATION), MUST BE FIXED. DUSTY VENTS AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
APR 292010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREA DAMAGED. IN NEED OF REPAIR AT CORNERS WHERE CORNER BOARD IS MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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