Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados

3808 W 26Th St, Chicago, IL 60623
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados has four inspections in the public record. Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados was last inspected on Nov 14, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados dates to Nov 14, 2013.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE CENTER DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER HAS A DAMAGED GASKET, REPAIR THE GASKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE WALL AND CEILING AREA ABOVE THE WEST SERVING AREA IS DAMAGED DRY WALL, REPAIR THE AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WEST SERVING AREA HAND SINK HAS LOW HOT WATER FLOW, ALL OTHER SINKS HAVE FULL FLOW, REPAIR THE SINK.
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Jun 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOWER WALL BASE AT BASE OF WALL OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. PAINT AREA OF WALL WHERE PEELING AT SIDE OF FRUIT COLD CASE. DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM IN BASEMENT; MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO THAT NO LIGHT SHOWS.
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Mar 9, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2011
License
9 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVER FLOWING FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE LABLES FOR DESSERTS TO BE SOLD WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COUNTER TOP,MISSING DOOR IN SHARED BASEMENT STORAGE TO PROTECT FOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM,WALL BASE DAMAGED OUT SIDE OF TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OVER ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.
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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.ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados on file is from Nov 14, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados.

Has Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Tres Campanitas #2 — Ice Cream Helados means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.