Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2022
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill stretching back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 27, 2022. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill dates to Sep 27, 2022.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS, NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER THE INTERIOR STAINLESS PANEL IS RUSTY AT THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LID IS REQUIRED AT GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON WALLS IN PREP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO, ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND THROUGHOUT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,REPLACE. MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA, REPLACED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE SAID TAPE. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL .
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON SAID FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL LIDDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; HAMBURGERS, STEAK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 11/20/18. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - #23- OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#440- HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED #40- HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. #57- FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - #58-OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38.010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRENCH FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ON FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON TWO (6 LID) FREEZER UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIDS ON SAID FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS, REPAIR LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND MOP CLOSET. ALSO, CLEAN GREASE FRM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Sep 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38.010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR INSIDE WALK- IN COOLER WITH SPILLED FOOD .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPERLY LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOT LINE HOOD,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A PROPERLY FITTING LIGHT SHIELD.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA FOR STAFF FOR HAND WASHING WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,HOT DOGS)PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,HOT DOGS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RODDED WOOD ABOVE MOPSINK,FAR LEFT LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILL IN REAR PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOPSINK BASIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA,WALK IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA,FILTERS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN HALF DOOR AT SERVICE COUNTER,OPENINGS AROUND PIPE BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNFINISHED UPPER DOOR FRAME AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN WINDOW SILL IN REAR PREP AREA,HOT WATER TANK CLOSET OFF OF FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
8 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: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT PEST CONTROL CONTRACT AS A PART OF THE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, FRENCH FRIES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. OPERATOR PROVIDED IDPH AND SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES BUT DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LADLES, OTHER MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE USE SAMPLING SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH USE ENDS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH THE HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PAINT PEELING OFF OF THE HINGED PORTION OF THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM AND ITALIAN ICE DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL SPLATTERS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL AND ON THE WALLS ON EACH SIDE OF THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE MATERIAL FILLING THE GAP BETWEEN THE MOP SINK BASIN AND THE WALL TO BE UNSMOOTH AND COARSE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA BEHIND THE MOP SINK TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED FLAKING PAINT ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLAKING PAINT AND MAINTAIN THE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE ITALIAN ICE CASE TO BE BROKEN AT THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED MOP HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MOPS DURING STORAGE OR MAINTAIN AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVEDINCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS NEED TO BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. DO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE TUPPERWWARE FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH HEAVY RUST. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM RACKS AND ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOORS OF LARGE REACH IN FREEZER IN KITHCEN WITH DOORS IN DISREPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. ALL DUCT TAPE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND DOORS NEED TO BE REPAIRED PROPERLY OR REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION WITHIN FRYERS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN SEATING AREA. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES ON 3 COMPARTMNET SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA, NOT USING SANITIZER. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ARE NOT EVEN SET UP. BOTH ARE SCRUBING THE DISHES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND RINSING WITHOUT USING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED BOTH EMPLOYEES AND MANAGER THE RIGHT WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AND USING SANITIZER FOR THE FINAL RINSE. PROVIDED MATERIALS ON PROPER WAY OF SETTING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE ICE CREAM FREZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE SHELVINGS AND PREP TABLE SHELVE BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND GRILL,WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Nov 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND FRONT SELLING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PAINT. DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL IN DINING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Jan 9, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Dec 31, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED BOXES STORED IN FRONT OF THE HANDSINK AND CO2 CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO THE HANDSINK AND OBJECTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SINK THAT PREVENTED SOMEONE FROM BEING ABLE TO USE THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE ITEMS BLOCKING THE HANDSINK SO IT WAS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. ALSO OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE HOT WATER VALVE WAS TURNED OFF BELOW THE HANDSINK. I HAD TO TURN ON THE HOT WATER VALVE IN ORDER TO WASH MY HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS IN WORKING ORDER AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT BEING MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION SERVICE REPORT WAS FROM ANDERSON PEST CONTROL ON 3/9/11. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND MAINTAIN IT IN THEIR LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS BEING WASHED AND REUSED TO STORE FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ANY USED FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM MACHINE AND UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill on file is from Sep 27, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill.
Has Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cameron's Ice Cream & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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