Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe

5158 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2011
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 25, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

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

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 8, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW, 0F OR BELOW FOR FREEZER.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. TANK ON SITE IS 4 GALLON. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TANK FOR SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF HOT WATER.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. PROVIDE SAME.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIPPERWELL NEEDED FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER AT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe on file is from Apr 25, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Willy's Ice Cream & Lola's Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.