Frio Gelato

3721 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 22, 2019

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Frio Gelato was last inspected on Nov 22, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The most recent inspection at Frio Gelato is from Nov 22, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 22, 2019

Routine

4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND NO SUCH PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS GELATO WAS BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT POSSESS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PERSONS IN CHARGE DURING AN INSPECTION MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NOT ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT FOUND ON SITE TO ACCOMPANY THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THE WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: GELATO SCOOPS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SCOOPS UP. MUST STORE INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP FOR USE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE SERVICE SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Mar 29, 2017

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO DIPPER WELL FOR SCOOPED GELATO. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frio Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frio Gelato on file is from Nov 22, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Frio Gelato's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Frio Gelato have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Frio Gelato means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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