Gelatina's Cris#2

4725 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2015
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Gelatina's Cris#2 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Gelatina's Cris#2's record stops at Jan 9, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Gelatina's Cris#2's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEANSE MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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90
May 16, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN ABOVE REFRIGERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED INCLUDING 1 DOZEN EGGS VALUED AT $3 AT 53.4 F AND 2LB OF CHEESE VALUED AT $5 AT 54.6. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED AND MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO PURCHASE ICE FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE FOR RESTAURANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Jan 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO CHEST COOLERS,3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,WASHROOM,AND FRONT PREP AREA ALSO NEED TO CLEAN VENT IN WASHROOM OF DUST
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE COVING (BASEBOARDS) UNDER THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. THE NORTH WALL NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT HAS A FIVE INCH HOLE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO TO REPAIR SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD THE DUST BUILDUP.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Dec 9, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. REMOVE RUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME. WALLS IN REAR NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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90
May 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2011
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED OVER 20 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE BINS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANELING LOOSE AT BASE NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT-FITTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Oct 18, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,DESSERTS IN COOLER WITH PROPER INFO(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUT LET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN DINING & PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED & MISSINGCEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS & TOILET ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR STOAGE & NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,UPPER WALL TRIM AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR TRIM MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA & DAMAGED WALL IN SAME AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM & NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.
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Oct 8, 2010
Routine
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 30 FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON EQUIPMENT,IN A CONTAINER OF ONIONS.ALSO FRONT DOOR & REAR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/8/10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,DESSERTS IN COOLER WITH PROPER INFO(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.INVERT UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUT LET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS,WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN DINING & PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED & MISSINGCEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS & TOILET ROOM,REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR STOAGE & NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,UPPER WALL TRIM AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR TRIM MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA & DAMAGED WALL IN SAME AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM & NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gelatina's Cris#2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gelatina's Cris#2 on file is from Jan 9, 2015. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gelatina's Cris#2?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gelatina's Cris#2.

Has Gelatina's Cris#2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gelatina's Cris#2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gelatina's Cris#2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.