AUG 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JENI'S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
1505 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 5, 2025 · passed with conditions
5 of 9 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
23
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
No certified food service manager on site while handling TCS foods ( scooping Ice cream ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Objectionable odors immitted from grease trap under 3-comp sink, Instructed to eliminate.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
No proof of food handler training certification for staff. Instructed to obtain.
JUN 292022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN THE BASEMENT TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT ALONG THE LEFT WALL. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND ARTICLES ALL OVER THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND WASTE WATER PIPE LOCATED IN BASEMENT NOT ENCASED. MUST ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT UNDER WAASTE WATER PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURENWITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERTAION UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH FOOR STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN SAME AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS OFF IN REAR STOTAGE ROOM LEDING TO BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 152018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 15
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
DEC 52017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2017
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 INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MILK AND WHIPPED CREAM, ETC., WERE 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED TRUE FREEZER UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, LEADING TO DUMPSTERS, WITH CONDENSER FAN UNIT IN POOR REPAIR AND NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT OUT, IN FRONT OF TRUE FREEZER UNIT, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MIDDLE WATER WHEEL AT FRONT DISPLAY AREA IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED INVENTORY STORED ON FLOOR, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
SEP 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 26
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO LABEL PROVIDED AT BOTTLE OF WAFFLE MIXTURE,STORED ON TOP THE FRONT COUNTER.
MAR 122015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →