Black Dog Gelato

1012 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2021

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Black Dog Gelato dates to Jul 23, 2021.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2021

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE GELATO PINTS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OFF FLOOR.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE 2-DOOR BLAST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE ICE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Jun 27, 2019

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AND ALL OF THE ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY EXCEPT DISPOSABLE MOPS, PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR AND DISPOSABLE APRONS USED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH MILK CRATES IN THE GARAGE AREA AND CLOSET STORAGE NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THESE SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Dog Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Dog Gelato on file is from Jul 23, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Black Dog Gelato's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Dog Gelato have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Black Dog Gelato 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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