Poretta's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Poretta's Restaurant has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Poretta's Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN "DELIVERY LOBBY" RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR RESIDUE INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLSTER AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS AND SALAD PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 14, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLORED CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 14, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE PREP/REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK IN PREP AND BAR AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. (NOTED MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR LIQUOR STORAGE).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL AROUND MOP SINK.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL OF UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE, ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STOCK 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WAY AND 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR, TO PREVENT A RODENT HARBORAGE,
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL BEHIND BAR.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bar areas under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields were missing in bsmt storage areas shall be provided, broken light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Feb 25, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in frezzer, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Lower shelving of prep table that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed, non food contact surfaces of large mixer that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bsmt storage area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields that were damaged in prep area shall be replaced, light shields not clean, neede cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace damaged tile.
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Nov 2, 2010
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. SANITIZING RINSE IS 0ppm CHLORINE,PREMISES IS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 C SINK WITH CHLORINE 100 ppm AND MANAGER CALLED ECOLAB FOR SERVICE,NO CITATION ISSUED,TAGGED DISHMACHINE,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN FIXED SANITIZING RINSE 100ppm CHLORINE
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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.MUST PROVIDE COVER IN ICE BIN IN BAR;MUST CLEAN GUN HOLDER;MUST SEPARATE TUBING FROM ICE,MUST NOT TOUCH ICE IN ICE BIN; MUST READJUST SPRAYER HOSE IN 3 C SINK SO AS NOT TO TOUCH WATER IN THE SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PREP COOLER,MUST REPLACE CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK COLOR
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poretta's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poretta's Restaurant on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poretta's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Poretta's Restaurant.
Has Poretta's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poretta's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poretta's Restaurant 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 Poretta's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poretta's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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