Cone Gourmet Ice Cream
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
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Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Cone Gourmet Ice Cream stretching back to 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 29, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cone Gourmet Ice Cream is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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May 10, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, ICE CREAM). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 75.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 8 LBS OF MILK AT 75.4F AND 8 LBS OF WHIPPED CREAM AT 75.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 16LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILKSHAKES, ICE CREAM) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETELY SEAL PACKAGING FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AND LABEL. Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable). (PALETAS, FROZEN CHOCOLATE BANANAS, ICE CREAM PINTS). ALSO CAN SERVE THESE ITEMS FROM BEHIND THE COUNTER WITHOUT HAVING TO LABEL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISES. All sinks in which food, utensils, and equipment are washed shall be connected to a catch-basin or be equipped with an approved grease trap. MUST INSTALL.
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May 24, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD LABELS/INGREDIENT ON THE ICE LOLLIES, CHOCOLATE DIPPED FROZEN BANANAS WITH NUTS AND COCONUT ETC, AND PACKAGED CAKES IN DISPLAY FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON FANS ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FREEZERS IN THE PREP/SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.
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May 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD LABELS/INGREDIENT ON THE ICE LOLLIES, CHOCOLATE DIPPED FROZEN BANANAS WITH NUTS AND COCONUT ETC, AND PACKAGED CAKES IN DISPLAY FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TESTING KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELING ON PINTS OF ICECREAM PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FREEZERS IN THE PREP/SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN PREP/SERVICE AREA, AND CHOCOLATE SPILLS ALONG WITH DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON FANS ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 1, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MILK & ICE CREAM, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE PARTY ROOM. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE PARTY ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER PREP AREA, IN THE MOP CLOSET, AND IN THE MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT OVER PREP TABLE. REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO STORE/HANG MOPS & BROOMS IN MOP CLOSET.
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Sep 28, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ICE CREAM,MILK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM TABLES IN DINING AREAS AND PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA UNDER TABLES.
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May 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABELS ON FOODS IN FREEZER OFFERED FOR SALE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
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May 8, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/02/2016, REPORT #:1932049, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 31 SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED). MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. 33 INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN AND ALSO WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40 THERMOMETER MISSING FOR SMALL PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME. 42 FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO LABELS ON FOODS IN FREEZER OFFERED FOR SALE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED). MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN AND ALSO WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING FOR SMALL PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE AND STORE ALL SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR CLOSET LOCATED IN THE PARTY ROOM. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE REAR EXIT. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IF NEEDED.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/CLOSET AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN CAMERA CLOSE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 9, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT LEAST 55" FROM THE FLOOR IN THE INSIDE EDGE OF COUNTER.
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Apr 23, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT LEAST 55" FROM THE FLOOR IN THE INSIDE EDGE OF COUNTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cone Gourmet Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cone Gourmet Ice Cream on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cone Gourmet Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cone Gourmet Ice Cream.
Has Cone Gourmet Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cone Gourmet Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cone Gourmet 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.
How often is Cone Gourmet Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cone Gourmet Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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