Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar

108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611

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Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2018, Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: ICE bin at bar missing covers where there a customer seating area across, instructed to provide a cover.

Apr 17, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Weak hot water pressure at prep area hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food cans stored on floor directly, instructed to keep elevated off floor.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Feb 3, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS AFTER WASHING.

Apr 14, 2021

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

Jan 27, 2021

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2019

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE PATIO DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Jun 7, 2018

License

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

Has Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Z Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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