FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
NUTELLA FERRERO & NUTELLA CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 21, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2528207
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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