Jeni's Ice Cream

5306 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Jeni's Ice Cream stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Jeni's Ice Cream's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT ICE CREAM PREP AREA.
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95
Dec 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS ON WALLS REAR PREP NEAR THE HANDWASH SINK AND AT MANAGERS OFFICE AROUND METAL BOX. MUST RE-CAULK/SEAL GAPS IN WALLS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
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95
Dec 7, 2022
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OR DUMPSTER CONTRACT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OR DUMPSTER CONTRACT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS IN WALLS REAR PREP AREA AROUND THE HANDWASH SINK AND AT MANAGERS OFFICE AROUND METAL BOX. MUST RECAULK/SEAL GAPS IN WALLS AT SAID LOCATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jeni's Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jeni's Ice Cream on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jeni's Ice Cream.

Has Jeni's Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jeni's 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 Jeni's 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 Jeni's Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jeni's Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.