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Scooter's Frozen Custard

1658 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Scooter's Frozen Custard has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 9, 2018
Routine
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) 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: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 26, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDSINK. NOTED CRATES AND BOXES AND OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA AND IN THE STAND ALONE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE THESE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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95
Jun 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT DOOR ON UTILITY SIDE OF BASEMENT (NEAR ELECTRICAL METERS) NOT RODENT PROOF. THIS PORTION OF THE BASEMENT HOUSES THE HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE FOR THE SCOOTER'S FACILITY. NOTED A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE DOOR FRAME APPROX. 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER, WHERE OUTSIDE LIGHT IS SHINING THROUGH. ALSO NOTED A DEAD RODENT ON THE FLOOR NEAR THIS DOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL THE DOOR SO THAT IT IS RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDSINK. NOTED CRATES AND BOXES AND OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA AND IN THE STAND ALONE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE THESE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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90
Aug 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE TAKEN THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION COURSE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME WITH CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF BEING A NEW HIRE.
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90
Nov 25, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
38
90
Sep 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
38
95
Dec 6, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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95
Jun 16, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scooter's Frozen Custard last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scooter's Frozen Custard on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Scooter's Frozen Custard?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Scooter's Frozen Custard.

Has Scooter's Frozen Custard's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Scooter's Frozen Custard have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Scooter's Frozen Custard 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 Scooter's Frozen Custard inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Scooter's Frozen Custard is inspected about once every two years on average.

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