APR 8
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CONE, LLC.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
1051 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
9 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 292025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 29
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
MAY 102024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK, ICE CREAM). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 62024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 8 LBS OF MILK AT 75.4F AND 8 LBS OF WHIPPED CREAM AT 75.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 16LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 75.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL CDPH IS CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (MILKSHAKES, ICE CREAM) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE ENTRY DOOR. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 102022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST COMPLETELY SEAL PACKAGING FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AND LABEL. Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable). (PALETAS, FROZEN CHOCOLATE BANANAS, ICE CREAM PINTS). ALSO CAN SERVE THESE ITEMS FROM BEHIND THE COUNTER WITHOUT HAVING TO LABEL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISES. All sinks in which food, utensils, and equipment are washed shall be connected to a catch-basin or be equipped with an approved grease trap. MUST INSTALL.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD LABELS/INGREDIENT ON THE ICE LOLLIES, CHOCOLATE DIPPED FROZEN BANANAS WITH NUTS AND COCONUT ETC, AND PACKAGED CAKES IN DISPLAY FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FREEZERS IN THE PREP/SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON FANS ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
MAY 172019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELING ON PINTS OF ICECREAM PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD LABELS/INGREDIENT ON THE ICE LOLLIES, CHOCOLATE DIPPED FROZEN BANANAS WITH NUTS AND COCONUT ETC, AND PACKAGED CAKES IN DISPLAY FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SANITIZING TESTING KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FREEZERS IN THE PREP/SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN PREP/SERVICE AREA, AND CHOCOLATE SPILLS ALONG WITH DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON FANS ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
JUN 12018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MILK & ICE CREAM, ARE 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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS BEHIND THE FROM COUNTER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE PARTY ROOM. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE PARTY ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER PREP AREA, IN THE MOP CLOSET, AND IN THE MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT OVER PREP TABLE. REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO STORE/HANG MOPS & BROOMS IN MOP CLOSET.
SEP 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ICE CREAM,MILK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM TABLES IN DINING AREAS AND PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA UNDER TABLES.
MAY 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 15
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABELS ON FOODS IN FREEZER OFFERED FOR SALE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
MAY 82017FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2017
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/02/2016, REPORT #:1932049, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 31 SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED). MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. 33 INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN AND ALSO WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40 THERMOMETER MISSING FOR SMALL PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME. 42 FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABELS ON FOODS IN FREEZER OFFERED FOR SALE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,
JUN 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED). MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN AND ALSO WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER MISSING FOR SMALL PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.
JUN 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE AND STORE ALL SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR CLOSET LOCATED IN THE PARTY ROOM. ALSO BETTER ORGANIZE THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEAR THE REAR EXIT. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IF NEEDED.
MAY 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND STORAGE/CLOSET AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND PROVIDE FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN CAMERA CLOSE ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 92013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 9
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT LEAST 55" FROM THE FLOOR IN THE INSIDE EDGE OF COUNTER.
APR 232013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 23
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER AT LEAST 55" FROM THE FLOOR IN THE INSIDE EDGE OF COUNTER.
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