RestaurantLicence 2802725

Peanut Park Trattoria

1359 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607

Latest verdictPassAug 20, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections14since Sep 2, 2021

Fail rate27.3%3 of 11 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass64%
Conditional9%
Fail27%

14 inspections from 2021 to 2026 · hover a mark

20222023202420252026

PassAug 20, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c): attached drain for chemical lines of warewashing unit not clean, excessive organic matter, black substance. Instd to detail clean and maintain
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12: open floor drains for warewashing unit and all sinks through out basement not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
FailAug 6, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 9
  No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
  Observed food handler using bare hands to pinch black pepper and sprinkle on pasta for immediate service. Observed another food handler using bare hands to handle ready to eat argula to prepare for order. Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is prohibited. Instd to wear gloves, utilize utensils, etc to handle ready to eat foods. Citation issued 7-38-010 priority
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Interior of ice machine panel and chute with excessive accumulation on black mold like substance. Ice is used for human consumption. Instd to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Low temperature warewashing unit not sanitizing, 0ppm of chlorine when tested. Unit tagged and instd to not use until repaired, properly sanitizing and reinspected by cdph. Instd to use 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize multi use equipment. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority
4. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Over 15 live small flies in bar on shelves and bottles. 2 live large house flies in basement. Instd to remove live flies, clean and sanitize affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No chlorine test strips/device on site for low temperature warewashing unit. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 priority foundation
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Attached drain for chemical lines of warewashing unit not clean, excessive organic matter, black substance. Instd to detail clean and maintain
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Open floor drains for warewashing unit and all sinks through out basement not clean, excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
PassMay 14, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 observed a slow drain at the 1-compartment sink behind the bar. Management instructed to repair.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 clean the walls and floor behind the bar and under the equipment. Clean the floor and walls in the corner of the dish washing area next to the closet.
FailMay 7, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approx. 30 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the basement prep and dishwashing area and behind the bar. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a slow drain at the 1-compartment sink behind the bar. Management instructed to repair.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed chipped paint on the ceiling of the basement above the storage racks for clean dishes. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected area.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed no working ventilation fan for the basement employee washroom. Management instructed to install.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.
PassFeb 2, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
FailJan 26, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Reviewing menu observed that the facility serves undercooked food and also observed no consumer advisory, disclosure, or reminder to inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of foodborne illness from consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no violation issued
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
ConditionalJun 23, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no soap at the exposed handwashing sink in the pizza and pasta prep station. Instructed to maintain soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels at the exposed handwashing sink located in the bar. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with the above violation.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed ceiling panels in the employee toilet room are discolored and cracked. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
PassDec 7, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed pink mineral build up inside of ice machine in basement. Must detail clean and maintain.
No verdictNov 17, 2022ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassJul 1, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed pink mineral build up inside of ice machine in basement. Must clean and maintain.
No verdictJun 27, 2022Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
PassNov 9, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splashguards between 1-comp sink in bar area near ice bins and handsink near drainboard of 3-comp sink sink. Splashguard is also needed for sink in coffee prep area. Must install washable splashguards.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed black build up on wall above air conditioning unit in basement. Must remove, detail clean and maintain same.
No verdictNov 8, 2021ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassSep 2, 2021LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed no splashguards between 1-comp sink in bar area near ice bins and handsink near drainboard of 3-comp sink sink. Splashguard is also needed for sink in coffee prep area. Must install washable splashguards.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Noted leak at faucet head of 3-compartment sink in bsmt prep/dish area. Instructed to correct.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

On the street

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What it gets cited for

556×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
164×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
513×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
382×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
472×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
102×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
392×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2802725 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.