La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop

4207 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop stretching back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop since Feb 4, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “premises maintained free of litter” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2016

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING THE BASEMENT AREA) WHERE DIRT, WATER AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Jan 27, 2016

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON PREMISES AS WELL AS PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS(POTATO CHIPS, CHURROS etc)MUST BE PROPERLY LABELLED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING THE BASEMENT AREA) WHERE DIRT, WATER AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ATTACHED STOPPER AT 3RD SECTION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(STICKS).

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Jun 25, 2015

License

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW FLOOR TILE IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE BASEMENT WALL WHERE PIPES WERE VISIBLE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA OFF WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT AS WELL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA' INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop on file is from Feb 4, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop.

Has La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Manzana Ice Cream & Candy Shop 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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