FEB 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ORIGINAL FERRARA INC.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
2210 W TAYLOR ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed with conditions
18 of 24 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
18 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN MISSING FROM THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR WHERE DEEP FRYING OCCURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IN THE FRONT LOBBY, FREEZER UNIT FOR CONSUMERS TO GRAB. FOUND THE FOLLOWING: VARIOUS RAVIOLI: CHEESE, MEAT, AND SPINACH. MEATBALLS, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, ITALIAN BEEF, AND HOUSE MARINATED CHICKEN: BLACKENDED, PESTO, CHIPOTLE, LEMON, OREGANO, HONEY BALSAMIC. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE, AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SELF SERVICE FREEZER UNIT IN THE FRONT LOBBY. VACUUM PACKAGED ITEMS WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT approves a VARIANCE AND HACCP. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED WAS ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION 68LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR BUCKLING BETWEEN THE SEAMS OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 22024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NO INGREDIENT LABELS WERE PROVIDED ON THE FROZEN DESSERTS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS MUST INCLUDE AN INGREDIENT LABEL WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A FAUCET THAT DOESN'T REACH THE LEFT OR RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FAUCET WHICH CAN BE USED TO FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BAKER'S STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BUCKLING BETWEEN THE SEAMS OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 92023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 9
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CRUMBLING PLASTER ON NORTH WALL BESIDES WHITE ONE-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 142022FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2022
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SANDWICHES, SOUP) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH GARAGE DOOR NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES (2020). ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.
MAR 42021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FEB 252021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN UNUSED ARTICLES, EQUIPMENT AND SINKS ON 2ND FL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/25/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF GARAGE DOOR AND DISH WASHING DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS IN 2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER,2ND FL. FRYER CABINETS AND PREP TABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,2ND FL. WALK IN COOLER AND GREASE BUILD UP AT FRYERS ON 2ND FL.
APR 82019PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR FOOD OR CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LID AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE COFFEE AREA WIT BUILT UP MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK BEHIND ICEMACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNFINSISHED FLOORING ON 2ND LEVEL THRUOUT FOOD PREP/ CANNOLI FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING ON 2ND LEVEL THRUOUT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR THE CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD AND CANDY NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENT LIST AND NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING WHERE NEEDED.
MAY 182017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED CANDY MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUID UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEEP DRY. FLOORS AT SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPACKAGED CANDY MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUID UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEEP DRY. FLOORS AT SECOND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS ON THE 2ND FL AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON THE 2ND FL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE DAMAGED AND CHIPPED LOWER WALLS INSIDE THE MEN'S/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. FOUND LARGE UTENSILS TOO BIG FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE LARGE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH FOR ADEQUATE WASHING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUL 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. 2 1/2LBS OF MOZZARELLA AT 45.9F, 2LBS SLICED TOMATOES AT 44.9F, PROVOLONE 1 1/4LBS AT 44.0F, 3/4LB CHICKEN AT 44.1F, 2LBS ROASTED RED PEPPER AT 44.6F, 1/2LB OF RAW SPINACH AT 44.1F, 3 LBS OF STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS AT 43.8F, 2LBS CHEESE AND MEAT LASAGNA AT 43.6F, 11 1/2 LBS CHICKEN SOUP AT 43.4, 4 1/2LBS OF PASTA SOUP AT 44.0F. TOTAL VALUE $43.00. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH NO SOAP OR PAPERTOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED LENTIL SOUP IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATION DISPLAY WITHOUT PROPER LABELING THAT INCLUDED THE STORE INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS THAT ARE FOR SALE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (FORKS) NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON EXHAUST PIPES OVER A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON A FLOUR SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOUR SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, ICE MACHINE, INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION, DRAWERS OF THE BAKERY PREP TABLE, AND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BROKEN FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE COOKIE DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN WOMENS EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FAUCET HOT AND COLD HANDLES IN DISREPAIR IN THE WOMENS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.
DEC 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND PREP STATION ON THE 1st FLOOR IN THE REAR AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS ON THE 2nd FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS, DUST AND GREASE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUND THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYER ON THE SECOND FLOOR TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS (1st & 2nd Fl) NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FEB 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYER ON THE SECOND FLOOR TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
AUG 192013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FEB 142012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
The walk-in cooler shelves (2nd floor) and 2-door freezer doors and handles have food buildup; wash, rinse and sanitize equipment in detail.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The 2nd floor has loose debris on the floor perimeter, sweep the floors from corner to corner.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The wooden kitchen pillars have peeling paint, clean and repaint the pillars in detail.
AUG 32011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS IN DISHWASHING AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN.
FEB 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS ON SECOND FLOOR, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REACH-IN FREEZERS.
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. CLEAN FLOORS ON SECOND FLOOR IN FRYER AREA.
JUN 172010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. The walls and shelves in the walk-in cooler are dirty raw wood, reseal the shelves and walls so they are smooth and sanitary.
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. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner in the rear sink area.
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. Repair the loose handle on the fryer area hand sink.
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