PASS
Risk 1 (High)
PETTERINO'S Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 9, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2797851
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 9, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Pass outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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