Lincoln Ice Cream Company

4919 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 13, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Lincoln Ice Cream Company three times, with records going back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 13, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lincoln Ice Cream Company dates to Jul 13, 2021.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 13, 2021

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN CUPS OF STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL SO THAT THE ICE CREAM SCOOPS CAN BE STORED PROPERLY.

Aug 18, 2020

Reinspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ARE MADE FROM UNPROTECTED WOOD,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES

Aug 3, 2020

License

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT HOME GRADE STAND UP 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER DOES NOT MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE BELOW 41 F. TEMPERATURE OBSERVED TO BE 50 F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ARE MADE FROM UNPROTECTED WOOD,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK FAUCET WITH HOSE ATTACHED. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lincoln Ice Cream Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lincoln Ice Cream Company on file is from Jul 13, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lincoln Ice Cream Company?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lincoln Ice Cream Company.

Has Lincoln Ice Cream Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lincoln Ice Cream Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lincoln Ice Cream Company 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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