Something Sweet Ice Cream

17 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Jun 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Something Sweet Ice Cream is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS FOUND AT 60.0F HE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, NEAR THE PIPES NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, UNDER THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER. MICE DROPPING WERE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: IN THE INTERIOR, LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE LOWER CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. MANAGER PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS. SINK STOPPER OBSERVED NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Something Sweet Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Something Sweet Ice Cream on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Something Sweet Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Something Sweet Ice Cream.

Has Something Sweet Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Something Sweet Ice Cream have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Something Sweet Ice Cream 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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