Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024
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Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-14-22 REPORT #2568524 NOT CORRECTED. #41- 3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. #47-: 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL WHITE COOLER USED FOR DAIRY/WHIPPED CREAM. MUST REPLACE. #55- 6-501.114-- UNUSED FURNITURE STORED UNDER THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.---- 6-201.11-- NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS, ie: ICE CREAM, BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINES BIN AND RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AND CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
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Dec 14, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: : 4-204.112(B)- BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL WHITE COOLER USED FOR DAIRY/WHIPPED CREAM. MUST REPLACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND STORED ORGANIZED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL WHITE COOLER USED FOR DAIRY/WHIPPED CREAM. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114-- UNUSED FURNITURE STORED UNDER THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.---- 6-201.11-- NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND STORED ORGANIZED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL WHITE COOLER USED FOR DAIRY/WHIPPED CREAM. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED AND MOLDED CAULKING AT THE HAND WASHING SINK SPLASH GUARD. MUST REPLACE.----CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT/REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED FURNITURE STORED UNDER THE REAR OUTDOOR STAIRCASE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL WHITE COOLER USED FOR DAIRY/WHIPPED CREAM. MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF ANY HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN MEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND PACKAGED FOOD WITH NO ALLERGEN WARNING(COOKIES).MUST PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERTAURE TEST STRIPS/DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 5, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TWO SMALL COOLER UNDER PREP COUNTERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ONE COOLER UNDER SOUTH PREP COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 46.7F,STORED INSIDE HEAVY WHIP CREAM CANS;COOLER UNDER THE NORTH PREP COUNTER AT AIR TEMP OF 53.6F,STORED INSIDE WHOLE MILK,AND 2% MILK. TAGGED UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(MILK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 1 GALLON AND 1/4 OF GALLON OF WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 51.9F,2% MILK HALF GALLON AT TEMP OF 47.7F; HEAVY CREAM IN CANS AT TEMP OF 47.8F,COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLERS.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A1)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE NORTH PREP COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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May 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOALTION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. MUST OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(QUARTENARY AMMONIUM).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Dec 10, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Dec 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: CUPCAKE DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F, FOUND EGG AND CREAM BASED CUPCAKES AND CARROT CAKE INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REACH IN COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- EGG AND CREAM BASED CUPCAKES AT 49.0 F AND EGG AND CREAM BASED CARROT CAKE AT 45.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Mar 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP LESS THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR SURFACE. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE PINK DISCLORATION. THE ICE IS NOT CURRENTLY IN CONTACT WITH THE DISCOLORED AREA BUT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Nov 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM REACH IN FREEZER AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR STOPPER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Jun 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 2, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage NO TEMPERATURE TAKEN,COOLER WERE TURNED OFF,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ON BY REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED NO FOOD ON PREMISES,NOT OPEN OR OPRATING DURING INSPECTION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROPERLY RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ACCESS.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROVE OF ENROLLMENT BY REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DISHMACHINE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND OPERABLE BY REINSPECTION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE SINK IN PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SIDE. MUST REFINISH BADLY WORN OUT WOOD COUNTERS AT FRONT.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS,HAND WASH SINKS,3&1COMP.SINKS,AND ICE MACHINE INTERIOR AND ETERIOR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(DINING,TOILET ROOMS,MOP SINK ROOM,BSMT.,AND PREP AREAS.CLEAN AND DRY FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AT 3COMP.SINK AND DINING AREAS.
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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 PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE ON WALL AT PREP/SEVING AREA, AND SEAL OPENING ON BRICK WALL IN DINING AND ON WALLS AND CEILING WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO MUST PAINT RAW WOOD GUARDS ON WALLS IN TOILETS.
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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 REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ON DISHMACHINE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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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 Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited five 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 four 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.
How often is Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lickity Split Frozen Custard & Sweets is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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