MAY 23
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NUTELLA FERRERO & NUTELLA CAFE.
BEAT. 33/100
189 N MICHIGAN AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 23, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND LEFT CORNER AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR IN PARKING GARAGE THAT LEADS TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR OF COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR OF COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 212025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA UTILIZED BY FACILITY IN PARKING GARAGE. AREA WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED IS USED TO STORE SINGLE USE ONLY ITEMS IN BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/16/2025. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.(NOTE: CITATION ISSUED ON 5/16/2025 DURING CANVASS INSPECTION)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND LEFT CORNER AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR IN PARKING GARAGE THAT LEADS TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR OF COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR OF COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 162025FAILED9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2025
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.(NOTE:THE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS CERTIFIED IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION FOR INSPECTOR VERIFICATION.)INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.(NOTE:THE INDIVIDUAL WHO IS CERTIFIED IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION FOR INSPECTOR VERIFICATION.) INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 61.2F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA UTILIZED BY FACILITY IN PARKING GARAGE. AREA WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED IS USED TO STORE SINGLE USE ONLY ITEMS IN BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/16/2025. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 5/16/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND LEFT CORNER AT BASE OF GARAGE DOOR IN PARKING GARAGE THAT LEADS TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR OF COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON REAR OF COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT IN BETWEEN TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JAN 132025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 13
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FEB 52024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 5
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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JUL 312023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 31
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Weak hot and cold water pressure at staff/ customers hand wash sink facucets, instructed to provide under city pressure.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found about 30 live fruit flies in dish room, instructed manager to eliminate insects activity in affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priroity foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
facility using high temp dish washing machine and no irreversible registering temperature indicator provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Instructed to obtain, Priory foundation violation 7-38-005.
53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
APR 272022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 27
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT CAULKING LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.
JAN 112021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND AMAINTAIN.
JAN 82020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED AT THE END OF PREP COUNTER AND INVERT UTENSILS STORED BY THE REGISTER, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DISCOLORED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE PANEL ABOVE THE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES PANEL TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
FEB 72018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DISPOSABLE SPOONS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SPOONS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY. OR INSTALL A BARRIER.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →