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Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier has been inspected seven times since 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 18, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLE BENEATH FOOD IN FRUIT CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE FOOD AND TOP OF THE CONTAINER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO BE SOILED: WATER AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CAVITY OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT AREA, DUST BUILD UP ALONG CONDENSERS OF DISPLAY FREEZERS IN FRONT SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES AND CABINETS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: weak hot water pressure at front hand wash sink, instructed to provide under city pressure.
10
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop places on Ice cubes, instructed to keep in a clean holder.
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90
Mar 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR STAND UP MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SAID CEILING TILE TIGHT FITTED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED BY HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
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86
Sep 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET AT REAR ONE DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC CUP USED AS AN ICE SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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86
Jun 22, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. THE HOT WATER DRIPS WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE FAUCET HANDLE ON BUT SHORTLY AFTER THERE IS NO HOT WATER PRESSURE. 48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN TO FACILITY: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE CONTAINS HOT/COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE- INSTRUCTED EMPLYOEES TO USE THE FRONT HAND SINK UNTIL REAR HAND SINK IS REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE REAR EXPOSED HAND TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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95
Jul 31, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS AN UPRIGHT COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. NO READING AT THIS TIME. REPAIR PERSON ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). PREMISES NOT OPERATING. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL AROUND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND COUNTETOPS OF DUST BUILD-UP.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier on file is from Jul 18, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier.

Has Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier 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 Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben & Jerry's at Navy Pier is inspected about once every two years on average.

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