PENNY'S ROSCOE.
3400 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 22026FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT 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 EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION. 18 DROPPINGS STILL PRESENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT: 1ST FLOOR PREP, DINING ROOM, BASEMENT PREP IN BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE NORTH WALL METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, RODENT DROPPINGS ALSO VISIBLE IN VENTILATION DUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN AND THROUGHOUT CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR GAS METERS SEEPING THROUGH WALLS NEAR WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK
6-202.12: **C** Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning System Vents OBSERVED VENTILATION AIR DUCT IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP WITH FOOD DEBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) 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 MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. (47)4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability 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.
MAR 252026FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 ISSUED.
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 VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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 MAINTAIN ALL RODENTICIDE IN BAIT BOXES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTELS WITHOUT COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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 THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER IN STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT REAR SOUTH BASEMENT, ON WINDOWN LEDGES IN BASMENT AND IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. RODENT DROPPINGS ALSO VISIBLE IN VENTILATION DUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN AND THOURGH OUT WALLS IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED VENTILATION VENT COVERS THOUGHOUT FACILITY ENCRUSTED WITH DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. (47)4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. (#55) 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability 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. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 112025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
: 3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
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.
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.
APR 32025FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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 AND UNDER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AND 50 TO 75 DROPPINGS IN THE REAR SOUTH BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
ALL MIXING BOWLS, POTS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE CLEAN DISH/EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS.
ALL FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR WOODEN CRATES AS ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON BASEMENT COOKS LINE GAS STOVE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
LEAK UNDER THE EAST SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A BUS PAN. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THE SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
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.
PILED WOOD PANELS IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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 ISSUED.
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FEB 202024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT) FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
FEB 92023PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP ON SHELVES FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,REPAIR ISSUE.
SWEEP DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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.
NOV 32021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP HAND SINK. BETWEEN SINK AND PREP AREA.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINING FOR SHELVING OR SPLASH GUARDS.
SEP 282020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PAPER STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
MAR 52020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE PREP TABLE AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
AUG 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 POINTS FOR PESTS.
NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
NOTED GARBAGE CANS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GARBAGE LIDS FOR WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND UNISEX BATHROOMS.
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
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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