PORETTA'S RESTAURANT

3656 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant

26 inspections

1. CanvassJun 10, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. Non-InspectionMay 21, 2026

   0 infractions

3. CanvassJun 10, 2025

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 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.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN "DELIVERY LOBBY" RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4. Non-InspectionJun 4, 2025

   0 infractions

5. CanvassOct 2, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. CanvassOct 31, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED MINOR RESIDUE INSIDE OF SODA GUN HOLSTER AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUSTY FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
7. Non-InspectionOct 2, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-204.11-- FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS AND SALAD PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
8. CanvassDec 29, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO PIZZA PREPARATION AREAS AND SALAD PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
9. CanvassDec 13, 2022

   0 infractions

10. CanvassJul 14, 2021

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED COLORED CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 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.
11. Non-InspectionJul 9, 2021

    0 infractions

12. CanvassMay 14, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE PREP/REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
13. CanvassMar 13, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK IN PREP AND BAR AREA
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
14. CanvassFeb 26, 2019

    0 infractions

15. CanvassJan 12, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL AROUND MOP SINK.
16. CanvassJan 4, 2017

    0 infractions

17. CanvassJun 10, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLE IN WALL OF UTILITY CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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,
18. CanvassJun 24, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
19. CanvassMay 26, 2015

    0 infractions

20. CanvassMay 28, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in bar areas under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields were missing in bsmt storage areas shall be provided, broken light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
21. CanvassMay 19, 2014

    0 infractions

22. CanvassFeb 25, 2013

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving need cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in bsmt storage area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields that were damaged in prep area shall be replaced, light shields not clean, neede cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.
23. CanvassFeb 21, 2013

    0 infractions

24. CanvassApr 22, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Storage shelves in walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in corner and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace damaged tile.
25. Tag RemovalNov 2, 2010

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
26. CanvassOct 19, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • 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
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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