Black Dog Gelato

131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 22, 2016

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Nov 22, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Black Dog Gelato dates to Nov 22, 2016.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Black Dog Gelato is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 22, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE LOWER DOOR ON THE MAIN GELATO SERVICE COOLER IS BROKEN AT THE HINGE AND FALLS OFF THE FRAME WHEN OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DOOR SO THAT IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE DIPPER WELL IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

Apr 1, 2015

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: ALSO NOTED A HOSE CONNECTED TO THE DIPPER WELL DRAIN PIPE. MUST INSTALL A PROPER DRAIN PIPE AND PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE AIR GAP AT THE OPEN SITE DRAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Dog Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Dog Gelato on file is from Nov 22, 2016. 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 two 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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