Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Original Ferrara Inc
2210 W Taylor St, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Feb 4, 2026
25
Inspections on record
18
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 4, 2026
- #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN MISSING FROM THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR WHERE DEEP FRYING OCCURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- #29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 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
- #32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: 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
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 18, 2017 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 22, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2014 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 6, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 19, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 3, 2011 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 17, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Original Ferrara Inc — questions
- Did Original Ferrara Inc pass its last health inspection?
- Original Ferrara Inc at 2210 W Taylor St was inspected on Feb 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Original Ferrara Inc?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN MISSING FROM THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR WHERE DEEP FRYING OCCURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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