Ferro's
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ferro's 20 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DOOR HANDLES TO REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ANY EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 19, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID TO THE TRASH RECEPTACLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 27, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR OFFICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COLD PREP STATION OF DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF WATER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 22, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EMPTY PLASTIC JUGS WITH NARROW OPENING BEING RE-USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO USE PREOPR CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED INSULATION AT DRY STORAGE ROOM CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HADNSINK NEEDED FOR FRONT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AND NOT WITHIN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP LINE. WORN DISCOLORED MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 5, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED RAW WOOD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Apr 8, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE GARAGE WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELF STORING SODA DISPENCER SYRUP AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILES IN ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORAGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE GARAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AT FRONT ICE STORAGE BINS.
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Mar 30, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE GARAGE WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELF STORING SODA DISPENCER SYRUP AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORAGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE GARAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS AT FRONT ICE STORAGE BINS.
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Aug 9, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS.
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Jul 19, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ITALIAN ICE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLER. SEAL RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT UPRIGHT FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN NEWLY INSTALLED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM LOCATED OUTSIDE PREMISES. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR ITALIAN ICE SCOOPS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ferro's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ferro's on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ferro's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ferro's.
Has Ferro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ferro's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ferro's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ferro's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ferro's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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