Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream

4442 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 14, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream four times, with records going back to 2016. On Mar 14, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 14, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 14, 2018

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL BENEATH AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 24, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Sep 20, 2017

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN FRONT PREP AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS FOR INFORMATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF PLAIN YOGURT DRINK DRINK AT 48.9F, BUTTER PECAN YOGURT AT 49.1F, PINEAPPLE YOGURT DRINK AT 48.2F, STRAWBERRY YOGURT DRINK AT 49.2F, ALSO FOUND NACHO CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 122.9F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. (MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT HOLDING UNIT TO HIGH SETTING (NOW AT 140.2F) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY SET TO LOW SETTING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS, TOTAL VALUE $50.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY (12-19-2016) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON COUNTER TOP IN REAR PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NONFOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Dec 19, 2016

License

2 minor violations.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SPLASHGUARDS NEXT TO PRODUCE WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream on file is from Mar 14, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream.

Has Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chelita's Homemade Ice Cream 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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