Petterino's
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Petterino's nine times, with records going back to 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Petterino's is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 4, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 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
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 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.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jul 10, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOR FRIES AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM OF SMALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOR FRIES AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizing solution test strips for Low temp dish washing machine at bar area. Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers ( sugar, flour..) not labeled, Instructed to label.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in food prep kitchen, instructed to wear.
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Jun 23, 2022
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING GLASSWARE AFTER IT WAS DONE WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALLOW UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT TO AIR DRY
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PROTEIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE PROTEIN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 21, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Petterino's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Petterino's on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Petterino's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Petterino's.
Has Petterino's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Petterino's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Petterino's 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 Petterino's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Petterino's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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