T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice

1136 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Other

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice. T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice was last inspected on Aug 22, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 22, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2013

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY, ESPECIALLY AROUND DOOR OPENING AND DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

Jul 13, 2012

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED WATERMELON) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES WERE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES CUTS THEIR OWN FRUIT FOR THE ITALIAN ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, TOP OF THE TAYLOR FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF DISPLAY FREEZERS.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA AND FLOOR NEXT TO THE DISPLAY FREEZERS AND WALL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED AND CRACKED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice on file is from Aug 22, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice.

Has T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at T & W Enterprises, Inc — Tom & Wendee's Italian Ice 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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