OCT 9
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PETTERINO'S.
YOUR CALL. 58/100
150 N DEARBORN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 9, 2025 · passed
6 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED ONE LEAK UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND PIZZA OVEN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
AUG 42025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 4
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED TWO LEAKS UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND PIZZA OVEN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
JUL 282025FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2025
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:57PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:57PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL,MAY, JUNE AND JULY 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN ONE CONTAINER AND FRESH OYSTERS IN BAG IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER OR ATTACHED TO BAG OF FRESH OYSTERS. INSTRUCTED SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS AND BAG OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT, VALUED AT $180 AND WEIGHING 20LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-70.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, PEPPERONI(55.8-62.8F), PASTA(48.4-55.3F), CHEESE(45.5-58.3F), GARLIC IN OIL(50.5F), ANCHOVIES(53.2F), SPINACH(70.7F), PORK(47.7-54.9F), BUTTER(52.3F), BEEF(49.8F), SLICED TOMATOES(54.0-57.7F), SALMON(55.0F), ROASTED MUSHROOMS(48.4-57.4F) AND GARBANZO BEANS(55.9-63.0F) . HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $550 WEIGHING 50LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 57.9-63.5F. OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR PIZZA OVEN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN OF 57.9-63.5F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR PIZZA OVEN IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS FIRST FLOOR BAR AND FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 7/28/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVE TWO LEAKS UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR OF FACILITY IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE AND PIZZA OVEN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING INTO RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
JUL 102024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 10
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS AND COUNTERS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE BAR, AND IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOR FRIES AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH UPSTAIRS ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAIN, AND IN THE BAR UNDERNEATH SINKS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 32024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A MIXTURE OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILDUP ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE FLOORS AND COUNTERS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE BAR, AND IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOR FRIES AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA, UNDERNEATH UPSTAIRS ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAIN, AND IN THE BAR UNDERNEATH SINKS AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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AUG 242023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Found several TCS food items held at improper temperature in prep cooler. 4 lbs of cooked chicken at 62.4f, 3 lbs of soft cheese at 61.4f, 2 lbs of cooked mushrooms at 64.5 and 2 lb of cooked sausage at 58.4f, Instructed manager to hold all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $50.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Found prep cooler at main cook line ambient temperature at 72.3f, cooler is used to store said TCS foods. Instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Cooler is Tagged not allowed to use, must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request when repaired.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour..) not labeled, Instructed to label.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inadequate food protection, Found food handlers placing personal phones/ small speakers on cutting board where ready-to-eat food is being prepared on the same board. Instructed manager not to allow employees to contaminate food contact surface with their personal items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep kitchen, instructed to wear.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sanitizing solution test strips for Low temp dish washing machine at bar area. Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
JUN 232022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR, AND DURUM OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE PREP STATION IN BASEMENT WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING GLASSWARE AFTER IT WAS DONE WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALLOW UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO AIR DRY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PROTEIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PROTEIN COOLER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 212021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 21
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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