B&B Ice Cream and Candy

1308 W 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, B&B Ice Cream and Candy has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

B&B Ice Cream and Candy's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2617159 DATED 05/08/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -55. OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF THE UTLILITY CLOSET WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AS NEEDED. -55. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA (OFFICE) AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY. -58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. EXPLAINED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: ICE BUILD UP IN THE FRONT AND REAR ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.

May 8, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA (OFFICE) AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. EXPLAINED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST HAVE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE. (HAND WASHING SINK UPPER, THREE COMP SINK LOWER) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN FRONT OF THE UTLILITY CLOSET WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AS NEEDED.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: SIDE AND TOPS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FRONT ICE CREAM CASE HAS EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FAUCET NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER ONLY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION . PRIORITY FOUNDATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (ITALIAN BEEF 165.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Aug 12, 2022

License

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. ISNTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Show all 6 inspections Show less

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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B&B Ice Cream and Candy?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Simply Southern Soul Food

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Chicago → Frozen Desserts restaurants in Chicago