SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FERRO'S.

EAT. 95/100

200 W 31ST ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed

16 of 20 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 17
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 18
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 18
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

MAY 16
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 28
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ANY EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUN 19
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID TO THE TRASH RECEPTACLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUN 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON MENU BOARD WARNING CUSTOMERS AGAINST CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED FOODS; MUST PROVIDE. A CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENTS FOR CONSUMERS FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS, STEAK AND HAMBURGERS. CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOD CODE CHANGE FORM GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 2
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR OFFICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

JAN 4
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COLD PREP STATION OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF WATER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

APR 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTIECES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE GOING FROM HANDLING CASH REGISTER TO PREPARING READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS PROPERLY, AND WASH HANDS ONLY AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS, CRITICAL CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EMPTY PLASTIC JUGS WITH NARROW OPENING BEING RE-USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO USE PREOPR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXPOSED INSULATION AT DRY STORAGE ROOM CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.

SEP 16
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HADNSINK NEEDED FOR FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AND NOT WITHIN WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED WALK IN AND REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. SUPPLY INTERNAL THERMOMETERS AND HAVE STAFF CHECK THEM OFTEN TO INSURE THAT REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE ALWAYS MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.

SEP 9
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP LINE. WORN DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 5
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED RAW WOOD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 8
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE GARAGE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELF STORING SODA DISPENCER SYRUP AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILES IN ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST BETTER ORAGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE GARAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AT FRONT ICE STORAGE BINS.

MAR 30
2011
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-9-2010 NOT CORRECTED. (32)SEAL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. GLASS LIDS AT ITALIAN ICE FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR. (36)MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN WALK-IN-COOLER. (38) INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER FOR ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE GARAGE WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELF STORING SODA DISPENCER SYRUP AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST BETTER ORAGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE GARAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AT FRONT ICE STORAGE BINS.

AUG 9
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GLASS LIDS AT ITALIAN ICE DISPLAY FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR-TAPE PLACED ON BROKEN GLASS SECTIONS TO HOLD IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR GLASS SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS.

JUL 19
2010
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#118298 ON 01/05/10 NOT CORRECTED: #34 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST ITALIAN ICE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLER. SEAL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL SECTIONS OF EXPOSED INSULATION BY STAFF TOILET ROOM NEXT TO SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS. SEAL WALL SECTIONS AT HAND WASH SINK AND BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN NEWLY INSTALLED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS.

MINORSanitation
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT POSTED AT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN EACH PUBLIC PLACE AND PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED SHALL HAVE POSTED AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. NON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE OF 2008. 7-32-020 (b) ISSUED.

JAN 5
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT SALAD CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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