⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

PENINSULA CHICAGO,LLC

(Also Known As: MAIN KITCHEN)

108 E SUPERIOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 1091966

26
Total Inspections
14
Passed
5
Failed
7
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2025 Inspection

February 4, 2025• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN GARMAGE PREP AREA MISSING SOAP AND DISPENSER WAS RIPPED OFF WALL. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND S...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2024 Inspection

February 15, 2024• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Slow drainage at north prep area hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2023 Inspection

April 17, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at cold food Prep station "garde manger", found a food cart blocking access to the only...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2022 Inspection

February 3, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND 2 PREP SINKS WITH SCRUPPING PADS AND SPONGES, INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL UTENSILS IN DISH WASHING AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 21, 2021 Inspection

April 21, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CRACK/HOLE IN LARGE PIPE (STEAM VENT) ABOVE SMALL DISH MACHINE IN THE POT SINK ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2021 Inspection

April 14, 2021• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOUND THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: EGG WHITES @ 44.9F;...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2021 Inspection

February 3, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2021 Inspection

January 27, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2020 Inspection

January 15, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SUSHI RICE PH LEVEL LAB REPORT IS OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW REPORT. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2020 Inspection

January 8, 2020• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SUSHI RICE PH LEVEL LAB REPORT IS OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW REPORT. ( NO CITATION ISSUED )(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2019 Inspection

January 8, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE "POT WASH" ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSU(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2018 Inspection

January 5, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT PASTRY PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2017 Inspection

March 22, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND SINK IN COLD FOOD STATION TOO CLOSE TO PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD. LOOSE WI...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2017 Inspection

March 15, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOODS IN FACILITY THAT WAS PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 30, 2016 Inspection

August 30, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD: A FOOD HANDLER IN THE PANTRY WAS HAND...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2015 Inspection

September 23, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MOR...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 15, 2015 Inspection

September 15, 2015• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE LARGE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AT 45 DEGREES F, THE SMAL...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2015 Inspection

February 24, 2015• Suspected Food Poisoning• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE SERVICE BAR.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 5, 2014 Inspection

November 5, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PASTRY/BAKERY PREP COUNT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 6, 2014 Inspection

March 6, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ONE BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2013 Inspection

January 9, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2012 Inspection

February 27, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SEVERAL ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2011 Inspection

March 14, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE OPEN AREAS/GAPS BETWEEN THE DUMP SINKS & COUNTERTOP AT BOTH WAIT STAFF STATIONS IN THE DINING A...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2010 Inspection

October 15, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 23, 2010 Inspection

July 23, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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