JUN 10
2026
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PORETTA'S RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
3656 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
48
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 10
2025
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN "DELIVERY LOBBY" RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 2
2024
PASS 1 violation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 31
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR RESIDUE INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLSTER AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
DEC 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS AND SALAD PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUL 14
2021
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COLORED CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
MAY 14
2020
PASS 2 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE PREP/REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
MAR 13
2019
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK IN PREP AND BAR AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
JAN 12
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. (NOTED MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR LIQUOR STORAGE).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL AROUND MOP SINK.
JUN 10
2016
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE, ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE IN WALL OF UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOCK 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WAY AND 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR, TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE,
JUN 24
2015
PASS 1 violation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
MAY 28
2014
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bar areas under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields were missing in bsmt storage areas shall be provided, broken light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
FEB 25
2013
PASS 7 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in frezzer, and reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Lower shelving of prep table that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed, non food contact surfaces of large mixer that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in bsmt storage area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields that were damaged in prep area shall be replaced, light shields not clean, neede cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
APR 22
2011
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Storage shelves in walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace damaged tile.
NOV 2
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
OCT 19
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. SANITIZING RINSE IS 0ppm CHLORINE,PREMISES IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 C SINK WITH CHLORINE 100 ppm AND MANAGER CALLED ECOLAB FOR SERVICE,NO CITATION ISSUED,TAGGED DISHMACHINE,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN FIXED SANITIZING RINSE 100ppm CHLORINE
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.MUST PROVIDE COVER IN ICE BIN IN BAR;MUST CLEAN GUN HOLDER;MUST SEPARATE TUBING FROM ICE,MUST NOT TOUCH ICE IN ICE BIN; MUST READJUST SPRAYER HOSE IN 3 C SINK SO AS NOT TO TOUCH WATER IN THE SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PREP COOLER,MUST REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK COLOR
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