Annette's Italian Ice

2009 N Bissell St, Chicago, IL 60614

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Annette's Italian Ice stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Aug 22, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE HOLE IN THE WALL BELOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEAL THE OPENINGS WHERE THE PLUMBING PIPES ENTER THE WALL. MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Nov 6, 2014

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO STORE WASH CLOTH FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING PREP TABLE,COOLERS, ETC.

Nov 29, 2012

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE RESTROOM.

Mar 28, 2011

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Annette's Italian Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Annette's Italian Ice on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Annette's Italian Ice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Annette's Italian Ice have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Annette's Italian Ice 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 Annette's Italian Ice inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Annette's Italian Ice is inspected about once every three years on average.

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