Chicago
98
EAT

Peninsula Chicago, LLC

108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
98/100

Strong record across 22 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
22
18 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-04
Pass Rate
82%
2 failures
Score
98/100
EAT
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-04
Failed 2 inspections (2015, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 20×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2026-02-04 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2025-02-04 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-02-15 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Broken thermometer in dessert cooler, instructed to replace.

2023-04-17 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Missing hand wash sign at employees men's restroom and front prep area hand wash sink, instructed to post.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Disposable food containers stored next to dusty cooler compressor at kitchen cabinet. Instructed to keep away.

2021-04-14 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2- 1 INCH GAP BETWEEN EXTERIOR DOORS (FROM FLOOR TO MIDDLE OF DOORS) ON THE RIGHT (NORTH) SIDE OF DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2021-01-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2019-01-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 1# OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE ON THE COUNTER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (84.2F). PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE SAUCE WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON LABELS OF ALL "GRAB AND GO" FOODS FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON LABELS FOR THE "GRAB AND GO" ITEMS FOR SALE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE SINK ADJACENT TO THE DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2018-01-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

2017-09-05 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON STAND UP COOLERS FAN COVERS, SILK PLANTS ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SPILLS OF LIQUID NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AS POSSIBLE.

2017-03-15 Pass Canvass
1
minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

A SPLASH GUARD MISSING AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

2016-08-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

2015-09-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROPERLY LABEL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND STORED OVER 24 HOURS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULIT-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-09-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 47.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF COOKED EGGS AT 49 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF YOGURT AT 50 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF LEAFY GREEN SALAD AT 48.7 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 46-53 DEGREES F,1LB OF COOK...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE IS NOT REACHING THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE OF 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED THE FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 139-177 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F FOR...

critical Pest Activity

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 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROPERLY LABEL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND STORED OVER 24 HOURS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULIT-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2014-11-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS.

2014-03-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOOD STAINS STUCK ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.

2013-01-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, TURN OFF MACHINE AND HAVE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOOR ACROSS FROM THE OVENS.

2012-02-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MAKER INTERIOR SUFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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. DUST BUILD-UP UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2011-03-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RIGHT COOLER DOOR GASKET IN REAR IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of ...

2010-10-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-10-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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 NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2010-04-29 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR.

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