Ice Cream on Austin

1613 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Ice Cream on Austin is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Ice Cream on Austin is from Mar 23, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Feb 4, 2011

License

6 minor violations.

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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, DOOR AND DOOR FRAME.---------MUST REAPAIR LOOSE 3 COMPARTMRNT SINK IN PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT ON CEILING INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP MUST REPAINT.----- MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WASHROOM.

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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOPSINK ON PREMISES (WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER).--------MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINLINE.---------MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM FREEZER (DIPPING CABINET).

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD FOOD PRODUCTS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ice Cream on Austin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ice Cream on Austin on file is from Mar 23, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Ice Cream on Austin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ice Cream on Austin have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ice Cream on Austin 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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