B&B Ice Cream and Candy
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited B&B Ice Cream and Candy 16 times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 27 times across the record.
B&B Ice Cream and Candy's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MST DETAIL CLEAN THE COUNTER TOP WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PLACE. MUST CLEAN THE THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND PREPPING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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86
Mar 19, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PERSONAL FAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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86
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
48
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ,IN REAR STORAGE AREAON FLOOR AND ALONG WOOD WALL BASE TRIM,BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS,STORAGE RACKS,CHIP RACK,LOWER SHELF AT CANDY COUNTER,NEXT TO COUCH,TOILET ROOM (FURNANCE & HOT WATER TANK AREA).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/12/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2596351 6/14/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS UNDER SLUSHIE MACHINE.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZERS. #55-6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.#55- 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.#55-6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.#55-6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHITE REFRIGERATOR.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND SPILLS FROM POP COOLER,PERSONAL FAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREA UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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52
Jun 14, 2024
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN REAR AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS UNDER SLUSHIE MACHINE.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jun 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB. CUT LETTUCE-50.2F-51.8F .4-GALLONS REAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE MIX-48.9F.INSIDE OF PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4 GALLONS/1LBS.$513.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
33
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR HOT WATER TANK AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER,HOT DOG MACHINE ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR,SHELVING UNIT ON OTHER SIDE OF REAR DOOR, IN TOILET ROOM NEAR TOILET & IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, FRONT METER CLOSET.ALSO A DEAD DECAYED MOUSE ON REAR INTERIOR LEDGE OF 1- DOOR POP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/7/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR SMALL TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ALONG BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA MUST STORE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON REAR TABLES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS UNDER SLUSHIE MACHINE.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CUT DOWN TALL GRASS AND WEEDS IN REAR YARD.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING FROM WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SHELVING UNIT NEAR REAR DOOR & IN BRICK WALL INSIDE OF WATER METER CLOSET,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN REAR AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
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Sep 8, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, AND DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM, ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING.
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Feb 22, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, PREP STATION,COUNTER TOP AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM, ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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74
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND TOILET ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE TABLE TOP FRYERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOOD FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGERS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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55
Jun 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386984 ON 9-9-20:58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED CAKES NOT LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2020
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES NAILED TO WALL BEHIND DISH AREA HAND SINK.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST REAR CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REAR TABLE,PREP COOLER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD DUCT TO THE OUTSIDE ABOVE 2- TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERING WHILE ON PREMISES ENGAGING WITH EACH OTHER AND CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.FACE COVERING WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(7-28-060)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2020
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES NAILED TO WALL BEHIND DISH AREA HAND SINK.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD DUCT TO THE OUTSIDE ABOVE 2- TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE.MANAGER IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS FOR PRECOOKED (42LBS.JERK CHICKEN,5LBS.STEAK TACO MEAT,19LBS.GROUND BEEF,.5LB.SANDWICHES)STORED IN PLASTIC ZIPLOCK BAGS IN COOLERS AND IN HOT HOLDING UNITS( 10LBS.PACKAGED COOKIES) AT SERVICE COUNTER FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.MUST PROVIDE FOODS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND MAINTAIN RECEIPTS .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .APPX.81LBS. $1,038.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TACO MEAT,JERK CHICKEN,GROUND BEEF,ICE CREAM,ETC) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR AT REAR DOOR,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK /FURNACE AREA,MOP SINK /TOILET ROOM,UNDER LOWER CABINET UNDER SLUSHIE MACHINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,OFFICE ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/1/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF ICE.MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD PIECES NAILED TO WALL BEHIND DISH AREA HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST REAR CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REAR TABLE,PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK,LOOSE WALL BASES IN SAME AREA,MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO THE OUTSIDE ABOVE 2- TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS WHILE WORKING WITH OTHERS AND CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE FACE COVERING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (1) Maintain Social Distancing on the premises OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED SOCIAL DISTANCING FLOOR MARKERS AND SIGNS POSTED FOR CUSTOMERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISHES STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER/SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE 5205.11
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ITEMS WERE PROVIDED AFTER AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO THE STORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED SEE 5-205.11.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. JERK CHICKEN, ITALIAN BEEF, HOT DOGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE (ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED) AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDTIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT TO HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTI-USE UTENSILS (ICE CREAM SCOOPS) NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DIPPING WELL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE UTILITY, STORAGE AND MECHANICAL ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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37
Apr 10, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. OBSERVED CLEAR RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP AND WATER BACKING UP IN COMPARTMENTS WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DRAINPIPE, PROPERLY INSTALL AND REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 3, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT 3-COMPARMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM. TOILET NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
11
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS.
12
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY CONNECT DIPPER WELL ON ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was B&B Ice Cream and Candy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B&B Ice Cream and Candy on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B&B Ice Cream and Candy?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 27 times, more than any other issue at B&B Ice Cream and Candy.
Has B&B Ice Cream and Candy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at B&B Ice Cream and Candy have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at B&B Ice Cream and Candy 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 B&B Ice Cream and Candy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, B&B Ice Cream and Candy is inspected around two times per year on average.
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