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JENI'S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JENI'S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS 1505 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60622 Restaurant
December 5, 2017 Canvass License #2384880
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MILK AND WHIPPED CREAM, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED TRUE FREEZER UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, LEADING TO DUMPSTERS, WITH CONDENSER FAN UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT, IN FRONT OF TRUE FREEZER UNIT, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE WATER WHEEL AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE WATER WHEEL AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections