Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar

6709 N Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar five times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar dates to Aug 21, 2017.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dry good items in the basement stored under the sewage pipes. Instructed facility to keep all items separate from sewage pipes and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the basement and the rear outside storage area. Instructed facility to remove any unused items, organize remaining, and maintain.

Aug 14, 2017

Routine

4 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 current pest control log book on site- last report dated 2015. Instructed facility to ave an updated pest control log book with bait station map/list, IDPH license #, and service reports. Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dry good items in the basement stored under the sewage pipes. Instructed facility to keep all items separate from sewage pipes and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed clutter in the basement and the rear outside storage area. Instructed facility to remove any unused items, organize remaining, and maintain.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must maintain hair restraints while handling food.

Jul 15, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER.

Jul 29, 2015

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER ON ALL OPEN DRAINS.

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

Inspector notes: BASEBOARD NOT SEALED ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP. SEVERAL OPENINGS NOTED IN WALL,CEILING AND AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FLEXI HOSE FOR WASTE DRAIN AT FRONT RUNNING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PIPING FOR DRAINLINE.

Jul 27, 2015

License

4 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT TOPLOAD TAYLOR MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY MUST BE PROVIDED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE ALL PARTS OF TOPLOAD TAYLOR MACHINE.

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

Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER ON ALL OPEN DRAINS.

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

Inspector notes: BASEBOARD NOT SEALED ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP. SEVERAL OPENINGS NOTED IN WALL,CEILING AND AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FLEXI HOSE FOR WASTE DRAIN AT FRONT RUNNING WELL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PIPING FOR DRAINLINE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar on file is from Aug 21, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar.

Has Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar 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 Tony and Millies Italian Ice Bar 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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