Snow Factory

2935 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: May 16, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Snow Factory has been inspected four times since 2017. On May 16, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Snow Factory's record stops at May 16, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Snow Factory on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
May 16, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD.
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May 8, 2018
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: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS. MUST SHIELD.
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Jan 3, 2018
Reinspection
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: HOLES ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AROUND PIPES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE APPLICATION OR SAID TILES REPLACE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSED/UNWANTED EQUIPMENT (YOGURT MACHINE, ETC.)
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Dec 21, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT PROTECTED. NOTED MIXING MACHINES PLACED IN FRONT OF OPEN WINDOW SPACING INTO FOOD PREP AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN STAND AND OBSERVE ICE CREAM MIXING. MUST INSTALL PERMANENT SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD PREP FROM CUSTOMER EXPOSURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND PARTICULATE MATTER FROM CABINETS AND DRAWERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSED/UNWANTED EQUIPMENT (YOGURT MACHINE, ETC.)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Snow Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Snow Factory on file is from May 16, 2018. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Snow Factory?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snow Factory.

Has Snow Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snow Factory have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Snow Factory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.