Ben & Jerry's Midway
Last inspected: May 23, 2016
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Ben & Jerry's Midway nine times, with records going back to 2010. On May 23, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Ben & Jerry's Midway is from May 23, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Ben & Jerry's Midway's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TOREMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TOREMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 3 IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 25 IN THE REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR WALK IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT THE REAR OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO FIND CAUSE, FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOWER CABINET NEXT TO DOORWAY DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL ABOVE DESK AND THE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLY DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZER DOOR GASKET AT FRONT LINE IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE SAME. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HANDLES AND UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, FREE OF DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT LINE WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN, SANITIZED MANNER.
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Mar 20, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, RINSING BLENDERS WITH WATER ONLY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER MANUAL CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD MGR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP AND TO HAVE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO PROPERLY WASH EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR AND VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Oct 25, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben & Jerry's Midway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben & Jerry's Midway on file is from May 23, 2016. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben & Jerry's Midway?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ben & Jerry's Midway.
Has Ben & Jerry's Midway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ben & Jerry's Midway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ben & Jerry's Midway 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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