Justice Cream

1400 W 46Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Justice Cream. The most recent report on file is from Jul 17, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Justice Cream's 58 doesn't quite reach.

1
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2024
License
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APRX 20 DEAD SMALL FLIES BY THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE BOILER, ANOTHER 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLER, STORAGE RACKS, AND STOVE, AND ANOTHER 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAIN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP APRX 5" BY 1/2" AT WALL BASES BEHIND THE BOILER, AND ANOTHER 1" GAP ON THE CORNER NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK AND LOOSE BASEBOARD ON SEVERAL PLACES IN THE KITCHEN - RIGHT CORNER BY THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE, DIRTY WINDOW CURTAIN CLOSE TO THE ICE-MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WINDOW COVER.
55
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 2 " BY 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.
38
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Justice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Justice Cream on file is from Jul 17, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Justice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Justice Cream.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Justice Cream means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.