Did Pr Italian Bistro pass its last health inspection?

Pr Italian Bistro at 3908-3910 N Sheridan Rd was inspected on May 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 34 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.

What violations were cited at Pr Italian Bistro?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Pr Italian Bistro

3908-3910 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago 60613 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

May 1, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 1, 2025

#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES STORED IN AN UPWARD POSITION. MUST PROPERLY STORE NVERTED PLATED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFE EXPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. A BACK FLOE PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT CAN BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 1, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 18, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 23, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2021	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2020	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2018	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2018	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2017	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 21, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2016	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 22, 2016	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2015	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2012	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2012	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Pr Italian Bistro — questions

Did Pr Italian Bistro pass its last health inspection?: Pr Italian Bistro at 3908-3910 N Sheridan Rd was inspected on May 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 34 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Pr Italian Bistro?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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