Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

3657 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has four inspections on file, the first dated 2018. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 20, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jul 20, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 20, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Nov 25, 2019

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NORTH WASH BOWL IN THE WASHROOM HAND WASHING AREA AT AN IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

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

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR METAL RACK SHELVING STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, DIRTY DRAIN OF THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 13, 2018

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2018

License

5 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO HOT/COLD OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT CUSTOMER/STAFF WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO METERED FAUCETS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS HOT/COLD OF RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

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

Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL SNEEZE GUARD IS NEEDED AT CORNER OF FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: ALL DOORS (FRONT, REAR AND SERVICE AREAS) WHICH OPEN TO OUTSIDE MUST BE RODENT/INSECT PROOF, INCLUDING ROLL-UP DOORS AT RECEIVING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SURFACE AT WRAPPING ON VENT DUCT IN DINING AREA PEELING/BROKEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OPENING AROUND THE PIPES THROUGHOUT MUST BE SEALED

No smoking regulations

Inspector notes: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL ENTRANCES AND AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE: 7-30-020(A).

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 Jul 20, 2021. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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.

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