Peanut Park Trattoria
1359 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2802725
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 20, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
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Aug 6, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Severity not stated
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
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May 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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May 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 2, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 23, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 7, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 9, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 2, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BSMT PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.