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Johnny's Ice House

1350 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: May 4, 2021
95
Score
Low Risk

Johnny's Ice House appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Johnny's Ice House's record stops at May 4, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Johnny's Ice House is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE MOTOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Dec 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR REVIEW.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT ABOVE SEATING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 6, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDERNEATH PIZZA OVENS AND INBETWEEN EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOLERS AND CABINETS FREE OF DEBRIS, DUST.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
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90
Sep 19, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN ICE BIN AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
40
90
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM THE SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR ALONG THE BASS OF THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA. CLEAN FLOOR IN LAUNDRY/MOP SINK ROOM.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: POP LINES STORED INSIDE ICE THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REMOVE THESE LINES FROM THE ICE BIN AND ALSO OBTAIN LIDS TO COMPLETELY COVER BIN WHEN NOT IN USE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS IN BOTH WASHROOMS VENTS UP TOO HIGH TO VERIFY, MUST MAKE SURE BOTH WASHROOMS HAVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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82
May 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER WHERE PIZZA OVENS ARE STORED TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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90
Jan 5, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. The ice machine door is dirty inside; wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine door interior.
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Oct 13, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Flush out the soda gun drain line.
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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.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnny's Ice House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Johnny's Ice House on file is from May 4, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Johnny's Ice House?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Johnny's Ice House.

Has Johnny's Ice House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Johnny's Ice House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Johnny's Ice House 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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