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Somethin' Sweet

5112 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Somethin' Sweet has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 29, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 29, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DIPPERWELL STOPPER/OVER FLOW CENTER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PROOFER, OVEN REACH IN FREEZER,COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, ICEING RACKS, FLOOR MIXERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
41
86
Nov 24, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS, DRAINS, AND TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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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 MAIN KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
45
82
Sep 25, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
41
95
May 16, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
41
95
May 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND MUST REPAIR FIRST FLOOR BACK DOOR, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
18
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA
41
90
Oct 18, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Air gap not maintained at grease trap in basement. Instructed to elevate drainline at air gap.
38
95
Oct 16, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Display freezer not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed to maintain freezer at 0 F or below.
2
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Pest control log book not provided or maintained. Instructed to provide log book with all required documents.
18
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Running well not connected for hand-dipped ice cream. Instructed to connect and have running water.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Somethin' Sweet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Somethin' Sweet on file is from Jul 29, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Somethin' Sweet?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Somethin' Sweet.

Has Somethin' Sweet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Somethin' Sweet have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Somethin' Sweet 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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