OCT 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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COLD STONE CREAMERY # 20658.
BEAT. 26/100
1316 S HALSTED ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 7 months ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
1 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2624456 ON 9/25/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 252025FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE HVAC UNIT LOCATED ABOVE THE CEILING.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ICE BUILDUP IN THE DISPLAY REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD ATTACHED TO REAR PREP HANDSINK LOOSE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN THE FRONT WAFFLE PREP AREA DIRECTLY NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK .INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FILLED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH ICECREAM , ADDITIVES, FRUIT ETC, STORED ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE GARBAGE CAN OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM IN REAR FACILITY. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN NEED OF A CLOSED LID GARBAGE CAN. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP ABOVE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE NEAR WAFFLE STATION AND IN DINING ROOM ALONG DISPLAY CASE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT ON VENTILATION FAN AND CEILING TILES DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, OR CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE TSC FOODS; MILK & DAIRY ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DIARRHEAL OR VOMITUS EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ON TO SURFACES IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WAFFLE IRONS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4.903.11(B)(2) MUST INVERT MILTI-USE UTENSILS STORED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM WALLS, CEILING VENTS, AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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JUL 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS (MILK, SHAKES, ICE CREAM, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZE. INSD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL COVING ABOVE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMTER IN SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
OCT 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ICE CREAM, CUT FRUITS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS; FLOORS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE FLOORS BY THE SHELVES OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MAJOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/INSTALL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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