FIVE FACES ICE CREAM SHOP INC.

Chicago Health Dept

10 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2017.

Last inspected Mar 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS ON PREMISES.MUST DEFROST, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND DEBRI INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS LOCATED AT CEILING ABOVE THE CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 14

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TOP LID OF CHEST FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1546791 DATED:06/05/2015. 30 NOTED FOOD STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. 09/05/2015 33 NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. 09/05/2015 45 NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 09/05/2015 . MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 1/13/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TOP LID OF CHEST FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 29

2014

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 22

2014

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 44.7F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.6F, AND ITALIAN BEEF AT 43.7F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. OBSERVED 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED A FLY STRIP STORED ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP COUNTER.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO WORKING THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL AT THE WARMEST SECTION OF THE COOLER (NEAR DOORS OF COOLER).

MAY 8

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE ON THE PREMISES AND BEING SOLD. SEVERAL TAMALES WERE OBSERVED STORED IN A ZIPLOC BAG IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT COULD NOT PROVIDE RECEIPTS FOR THE PRODUCT FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE AND THE MANAGER STATED THAT THEY WERE "HOMEMADE BY A LADY." MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE TAMALES AND TO ONLY PURCHASE FOOD FROM APPROVED SOURCES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS STORED IN THE COOLER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD IS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL.

JUL 23

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SILICON CAULKING USED TO SEAL 3-COMP SINK DIVIDERS AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPALCE OR PROPERLY WELD SINK WITH SMOOTH SURFACES. NO CAULKING ALLOWED.

JUL 16

2013

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

INADEQUATE DISH WASHING FACILITY, ALL 3-COMP SINK DIVIDERS LEAKING, UNABLE TO HOLD WATER IN ANY COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 4

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SOME CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MSUT BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

MAR 9

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 29

2012

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION #38 (FROM 9/1/11 VISIT- REPORT #612434), DESCRIBES THE REPLACEMENT OF A 3-COMP. SINK IF THE BIG UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT (LIKE POTS/PANS/FOOD CONTAINERS) ARE NOT REMOVED & CANNOT BE SUBMERGED FOR PROPER SANITIZING. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: COUNTERTOP BELOW SODA DISPENSER, EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE-DUE TO DUST OR FOOD SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

SEP 1

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GYRO MEAT ON THE GYRO MACHINE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 59-86F. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF REFRIED BEANS AT TEMPERATURES OF 44-48F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $85. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALSO, MUST KEEP COVER ATTACHED AT ALL TIMES WHILE MACHINE IS BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED. OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MANAGER REMOVED THE FLY STRIPS AT MY REQUEST. MUST USE AN APPROVED FLY TRAP WHICH DOES NOT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CONTAMINATE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CLEAN KNIVES STORED IN DIRTY CARDBOARD BOX UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR KNIFE STORAGE. OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 1 DOOR STANDUP FREEZER UNIT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE POTS DURING WASHING. MUST REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS WHICH CANNOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 9

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DINING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. STORAGE AREA STAND UP REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

JUN 21

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SEE REPORT FROM 6-9-2010.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEE REPORT FROM 6-9-2010.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SEE REPORT FROM 6-9-2010.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEE REPORT FROM 6-9-2010.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

SEE REPORT FROM 6-9-2010.

JUN 9

2010

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 160266 ON 2-18-2010 NOT CORRECTED. (35)REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER DINING AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL FOOD NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR REACH IN FREEZER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER AND TOP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ALL LIGHT SHEILDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS,WINDOW SEALS AND SHELVING UNITS THROUHOUT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BETTER ORGANIZE REAR WALK WAY LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT ANY RODENT HARBORAGE.

FEB 18

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL. (NO GROCERY BAGS)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN UNDER CUTTING BOARDS AND ALL PREP SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB OVER PREP AREA.

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