Marin's Ice Cream Shop
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2014
100
Score
Across the available record, Marin's Ice Cream Shop has six inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Marin's Ice Cream Shop dates to Aug 20, 2014.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Marin's Ice Cream Shop is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 8 -10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND BOXES IN PREP AREA AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO MORE THAN 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL UNDER TV AND ON AND AROUND WALL SHELVING UNIT OVER PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/13/14(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOOR AT AND UNDER PREP COOLER AND KEEP DRY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR AND GAP IN BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND PREP COOLER.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PREP COOLER.
38
82
Jun 12, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DONE ON 6/2/14. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR ALL TO VIEW.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
28
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR
31
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
86
Jun 2, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING & TOILET ROOM FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE & MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED 8 CASES OF POP & WATER AND 1 CASE OF CHIPS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (CHEESE SAUCE,GROUND BEEF,ICE CREAM,CORN,ETC).MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES FROM IN FRONT OF SINK & PROVIDED TOWELS AND SOAP. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE & ADEQUATELY STOCKED.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA ,ON WALLS ,ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK,IN TOILET ROOM.20 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR & WINDOW SILLS IN DINING ARE,UNDER PREP TABLE,NEAR REAR DOOR.ALSO REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.REPAIR REAR DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/2/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SCREEN ON REAR DOOR IF DOOR WILL BE LEFT OPEN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE,UNUSED ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST DEFROST SOME ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
40
58
Apr 8, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM
38
95
Apr 4, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER SPACE AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA, PREMISES NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRAIN DISHES AND A SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
32
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marin's Ice Cream Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marin's Ice Cream Shop on file is from Aug 20, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marin's Ice Cream Shop?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marin's Ice Cream Shop.
Has Marin's Ice Cream Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Marin's Ice Cream Shop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marin's Ice Cream 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.
Nearby Restaurants