Chicago
24
BEAT

Penny'S Roscoe

3400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
24/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
10
6 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-25
Pass Rate
60%
3 failures
Score
24/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2026, 2025, 2020)
Most recent inspection (2026-03-25) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 29 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 29×
Chemical Safety serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
2026-03-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM AND ALL HAND SINKS IN FACILITY. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD E...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSU...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, BBQ PORK, AND COOKED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTA...

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED RODENT BAIT (RODENTICIDE) LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREAS. NOTED 1 GALLON OF RAT REPELLENT SPRAY IN BETWEEN BASMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MA...

serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTELS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. 150 DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: DINING ING ROOM, 1ST FLOOR PREP, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT PREP AND BEHIND STOVE IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. NOTED REAR WEST STORAGE AREA DOOR ALSO HAS GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN AND THOURGH OUT WALLS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT COVERS THOUGHOUT FACILITY ENCRUSTED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2615085 CONDUCTED ON 04/03/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS...

2025-04-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19---- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BASEMENT COOKS LINE GAS STOVE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES.

2025-04-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE MEASURED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, RE-WASH ALL DISHES. DI...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, FRIED TOFU AND COOKED CHICKEN THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-3...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, 5 TO 10 UNDER AND BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK, ALONG BASEBOARDS ...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL MIXING BOWLS, POTS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE CLEAN DISH/EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS.

minor Facility Condition

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

ALL FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BASEMENT COOKS LINE GAS STOVE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE EAST SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS.

minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR COOKS LINE, UNDER FLAT GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN ALL, CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL GREASED CEILING TILES.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PILED WOOD PANELS IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2589802 ON 2-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #55- BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUE...

2024-02-20 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

2023-02-09 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FIRST FLOOR BY THE DEEP FRYER

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SWEEP DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNERS WITH BIG POTS ON TOP UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION,ONLY ONE BURNER FITS UNDER THE HOOD THE OTHER NOT. BOTH BURNERS MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION, OR REMOVE BURNERS.

2021-11-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP HAND SINK. BETWEEN SINK AND PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINING FOR SHELVING OR SPLASH GUARDS.

2020-09-28 Pass Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PAPER STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

2020-03-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-03-05 Fail Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304316 DATED ON 08/08/19 NOT CORRECTED-#53 NOTED BATHROOM DOOR AT REAR PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIOR...

2019-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR DOOR ENTRANCE THROUGH THE DRY STORAGE AREA INTO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH) AND SIDE DOOR ENTRANCE INTO THE BAR AREA OFF THE BROADWAY ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POIN...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE LIDS FOR WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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