Casita De Nieve

1622 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Casita De Nieve, the earliest from 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jun 3, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 3, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Casita De Nieve on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING FOR SALE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Nov 17, 2015

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2014

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST FROM THE MIDDLE ICE CREAM FREEZER.

May 10, 2013

License

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

Inspector notes: PROVIDE UN THREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER

Apr 5, 2013

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casita De Nieve last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casita De Nieve on file is from Jun 3, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casita De Nieve?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casita De Nieve.

Has Casita De Nieve's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Casita De Nieve have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casita De Nieve 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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