Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

3404 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams stretching back to 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED AND LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING AT SAME. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER AND LIGHT BULBS.

Dec 20, 2019

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE WAS AT 83.1F, THEN TEMPERATURE DROPS IN THE 60'S. HAND SINKS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER BATHROOM WERE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 65.3F AND 64.8F. ALSO, HAND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA IS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 85.5F, REACHES 100.0F THEN TEMPERATURE DROPS AND IS NOT CONSISTENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PLUMBER ON SITE TO CORRECT ISSUE. ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING KNOB AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Sep 20, 2018

Routine

2 major violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010MUST PROVIDE. 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 22, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BATHROOM HAND SINK DRAIN IS SLOW. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK TO BE CONSTANTLY RUNNING (EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF). MUST REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH SANITIZER IN CENTER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK COMPARTMENTS MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER, WASH, RINSE THEN SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HOSE FROM THE WALL MOUNTED SANITIZER SYSTEM MUST BE EXTENDED TO REACH THE LAST COMPARTMENT.

Jul 6, 2016

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS PROPERLY. MUST RESTRAIN HAIR ENOUGH TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING INTO ICE CREAM.

Nov 5, 2015

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST PAINT/REPLACE GREASE TRAP.

Jul 20, 2015

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2014

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

Sep 13, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2013

License

1 minor violation.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOUND ENTRY AREA TO THE FOOD PREP NOT PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.(MUST PROVIDE SWINGING DOOR).

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams on file is from Aug 27, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams.

Has Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams' inspection record improved over time?

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

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

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