BEAT

B & B Ice Cream and Candy

1516 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · Medium risk

BEAT

34/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections

1 passed

Last Inspected

2022-09-15

Pass Rate

25%

2 failures

Score

34/100

BEAT

What You Should Know

✓ Passed most recent inspection (2022-09-15)

⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2021)

⚠ Sanitation issues found across 8 inspections

⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections

→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection

Types of Issues Found

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Sanitation critical 8×

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Pest Activity critical 4×

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Facility Condition minor 4×

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Documentation & Training critical 4×

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Other minor 2×

Inspection History

2022-09-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

CRITICAL 3 ▾

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. RECOMMENDED DOOR SWEEP WITH RUBBER BOTTOM FOR TIGHTER FIT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

2022-09-08 Fail Complaint

CRITICAL 7 ▾

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLBASE OF THE PREP AREA, HALLWAY, DISHWASHING AREA, OFFICE, UTILITY CLOSET AND REAR AREA UNDER SHELF NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAV...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AT BOTTOM SEALING 1/2 INCH GAPS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO WASTE RECEPTACLE FOUND IN UNISEX WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTABLE WITH A COVER ON IT IN WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 AS FOLLOWS: #55 OBSERVED DRY WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, WASHROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET AREA; INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS WHERE NEEDED. #56 FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WAS...

2021-09-29 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection

CRITICAL 5 ▾

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL I...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, WASHROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET AREA; INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WASHROOM TO ABSORB ODORS AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2021-09-23 Fail License

CRITICAL 7 ▾

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE AND/OR CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED COMPANY; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHEN WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING UTENSILS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, WASHROOM AND UTILITY CLOSET AREA; INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN WASHROOM TO ABSORB ODORS AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

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