Pass

Petterino's

150 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 19, 2026

Petterino's was last inspected on October 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 10 violations.

Latest inspection

October 19, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

10 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,bulk,etc)

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : observed wiping cloths stored throughout prep tables must store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed several knives stored in between equipment and scoops down in side of bulk food products throughout prep areas must remove and store in a proper manner to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on storage and dish shelving units where needed.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing handle on pasta prep cooler,missing sink stoppers from far left and middle of 3-compartment sink.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up on table & floor mixers, meat slicers,prep tables, grill tables, fryer cabinets,wheel bases and legs of all equipment,rolling carts,walk in cooler- shelving units,compressor unit,fan guard covers,shelving units,unused equipment in basement prep area,interior panel of ice machine.must defrost ice cream freezer in basement.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11 : must clean dust build up from walls and ceiling in walk in cooler and in dining area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor in basement prep area under and around unused cooking equipment & bar area,holes in walls in rear baking area,damaged wall bases in 1st fl. Prep and dish washing area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep,dish washing,bar and storage areas and floor drains where needed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2643997 10/8/26 not corrected-#38-6-501.111 -:still observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies on walls and ceilings in bar,dining,prep and rear dish washing area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 10/15/26.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,bulk,etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : observed wiping cloths stored throughout prep tables must store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed several knives stored in between equipment and scoops down in side of bulk food products throughout prep areas must remove and store in a proper manner to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on storage and dish shelving units where needed.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing handle on pasta prep cooler,missing sink stoppers from far left and middle of 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up on table & floor mixers, meat slicers,prep tables, grill tables, fryer cabinets,wheel bases and legs of all equipment,rolling carts,walk in cooler- shelving units,compressor unit,fan guard covers,shelving units,unused equipment in basement prep area,interior panel of ice machine.must defrost ice cream freezer in basement.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep,dish washing,bar and storage areas and floor drains where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floor in basement prep area under and around unused cooking equipment & bar area,holes in walls in rear baking area,damaged wall bases in 1st fl. Prep and dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dust build up from walls and ceiling in walk in cooler and in dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at the bottom of small reach-in freezer for fries at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage at the hand washing sink in the upstairs dishwashing area next to three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at the bottom of small reach-in freezer for fries at the cook line. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drainage at the hand washing sink in the upstairs dishwashing area next to three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour..) not labeled, Instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep kitchen, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing solution test strips for Low temp dish washing machine at bar area. Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in employees washroom in basement area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in bar. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee wiping glassware after it was done washing. Instructed manager to allow utensils and equipment to air dry

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles inside of unisex employees toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the protein cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in the protein cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.