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Peru Criollo Restaurant

3938 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 22, 2026

Peru Criollo Restaurant was last inspected on January 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

January 22, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

4 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

    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: Noted frozen meat inside freezer with meat stored inside plastic grocery bag. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected in specified time frame from inspection report #2620721 dated 7/15/25. #58-observed only certified manager on duty without allergen training. See comments. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed only certified manager on duty without allergen training. See comments. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed the person in charge to properly store all utensils between use and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed foil being used as liner on prep surfaces throughout the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all foil and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all certfified food servce managers obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate onsite at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and an incomplete reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to a complete reminder statement on the menu. Must add the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. The last pest control inspection report was dated 2/16/22. Management instructed that the facility must have at least 2 pest inspection reports a year. Management instructed to provide a current pest control inspection report. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  8. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and kit for vomiting and diarrheal events on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Instructed to provide a procedure and kit for employees that includes a sanitizing spray effective against norovirus when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fading handwashing signage located at the handsink located in the bar area. Instructed to provide adequate handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks throughout establishment.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsoap dispenser at the rinse sink located by the low temperature dishmachine in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed to remove and ensure that the rinse sink is only being used for rinsing dishes and not for handwashing.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty interior of empty ice machine located in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished wood on the shelving and back of shelving units in bar area. Instructed to finish the wood on the shelving units and back of shelving units in bar area to be easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drainboards at the three compartment sink located near the ice machine in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed to provide drainboards or shelving unit for dishes that have been properly washed , rinsed, and sanitized, to ensure proper drying of dishes.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no drain stoppers for the three compartment sink located in the bar area. Instructed to provide drains stoppers for all three comparment sinks.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the ice machine located near the three compartment sink in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device for the ice machine that is easily located that can be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered trash receptacle for womens washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed baseboards along wall near the six burner stove separating from wall. Instructed to repair baseboards and keep in good repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment(coffee machine, and meat slicer) in the storage room\office located in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to remove unused equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed six burner stove located in the kitchen reparation area not completely undeneath ventilation hood. Instructed to move six burner stove completely under the ventilation hood.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no allergen training certification. Instructed person in charge that any individual who has a city of chicago food sanitation certificate must enroll in a food allergen class and receive the allergen certification and keep on premises at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.