Ben & Jerry's

3660 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60655

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Ben & Jerry's is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Ben & Jerry's is from Mar 12, 2010, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

Ben & Jerry'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

Mar 12, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2010

License

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW (FRONT DISPLAY).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER (DUST BUILDUP).

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER ALL SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES, FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROPERLY INSTALL DIPPER WELL (NO RUNNING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben & Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's on file is from Mar 12, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Ben & Jerry's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben & Jerry's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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