Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2010, Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet has 22 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Broken thermometer in dessert cooler, instructed to replace.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Disposable food containers stored next to dusty cooler compressor at kitchen cabinet. Instructed to keep away.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Missing hand wash sign at employees men's restroom and front prep area hand wash sink, instructed to post.
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Apr 14, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2- 1 INCH GAP BETWEEN EXTERIOR DOORS (FROM FLOOR TO MIDDLE OF DOORS) ON THE RIGHT (NORTH) SIDE OF DINING ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHTFITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 27, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1# OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE ON THE COUNTER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (84.2F). PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE SAUCE WITH A REPORTED VALUE OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON LABELS OF ALL "GRAB AND GO" FOODS FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION ON LABELS FOR THE "GRAB AND GO" ITEMS FOR SALE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE SINK ADJACENT TO THE DISHWASH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 5, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON STAND UP COOLERS FAN COVERS, SILK PLANTS ABOVE OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SPILLS OF LIQUID NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD MISSING AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Aug 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Sep 23, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND STORED OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULIT-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT 47.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF COOKED EGGS AT 49 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF YOGURT AT 50 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF LEAFY GREEN SALAD AT 48.7 DEGREES F, 6LBS OF VARIOUS CHEESES AT 46-53 DEGREES F,1LB OF COOKED GREEN BEANS AT 48.7 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.9 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 49.9 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SLICED AVOCADO AT 65 DEGREES F, 4LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 46 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF COOKED SALMON AT 46 DEGREES F, 2LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 50.3 DEGREES F,1LB OF CORN SALAD AT 48.7 DEGREES F,AND 1LB OF POT PIE MIX AT 44 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZAROUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE IS NOT REACHING THE APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE OF 180 DEGREES F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NOTED THE FINAL RINSE BETWEEN 139-177 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE REACHES 180 DEGREES F FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT,POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND STORED OVER 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULIT-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS STUCK ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND PROVIDE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jan 9, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 4, 2013
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, TURN OFF MACHINE AND HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOOR ACROSS FROM THE OVENS.
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Feb 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ICE MAKER INTERIOR SUFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUST BUILD-UP UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIGHT COOLER DOOR GASKET IN REAR IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA AT NORTH WALL. OBSERED APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet.
Has Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet 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 — Pierrot Gourmet 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 — Pierrot Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peninsula Chicago, Llc — Pierrot Gourmet is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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