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SIDESHOW GELATO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SIDESHOW GELATO 4819 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
May 12, 2023 License License #2891361
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #39
MAJOR
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK NEAR PREP SINK WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAIN PLUGS THAT DO NOT PROPERLY FIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS THAT FIT.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOORS FOR TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING TOILET DOORS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOORS FOR TOILET ROOMS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING TOILET DOORS.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

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