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Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets

7000 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets, the earliest from 2014. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 24, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES, CHEST FREEZERS, AND CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVES LOCATED DIRECTLY BELOW UNSHIELDED WASTE LINE PIPES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM PIPES OR PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS AND SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENTSILS AND WHISKS AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT AGAINST POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE GLASS LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH PLASTIC COVER ETC.
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Nov 15, 2018
Routine
3 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FROZEN CUSTARD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD SUCH AS FUDGE BEING STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS.INSTRUCTED. MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER WITH DRIPPED MILK ON BOTTOM OF COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS IN REST ROOM SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN RESTROOM WALLS.
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Jul 25, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK & BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE, UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED(12 bulbs) AT REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET INSATLLED ABOVE TOP LOADING CUSTARD MACHINE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED FOR 2 COFFEE MACHINES, CUSTARD MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets on file is from Apr 24, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets.

Has Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets 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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