SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SCOOTER'S FROZEN CUSTARD LLC.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

1658 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 4, 2025 · passed

7 of 9 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 4
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 26
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDSINK. NOTED CRATES AND BOXES AND OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA AND IN THE STAND ALONE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE THESE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

JUN 19
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT DOOR ON UTILITY SIDE OF BASEMENT (NEAR ELECTRICAL METERS) NOT RODENT PROOF. THIS PORTION OF THE BASEMENT HOUSES THE HOT WATER HEATER AND FURNACE FOR THE SCOOTER'S FACILITY. NOTED A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE DOOR FRAME APPROX. 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER, WHERE OUTSIDE LIGHT IS SHINING THROUGH. ALSO NOTED A DEAD RODENT ON THE FLOOR NEAR THIS DOOR. MUST PROPERLY SEAL THE DOOR SO THAT IT IS RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDSINK. NOTED CRATES AND BOXES AND OTHER OFFICE SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA AND IN THE STAND ALONE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE THESE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

AUG 4
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE TAKEN THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION COURSE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME WITH CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF BEING A NEW HIRE.

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NOV 25
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

SEP 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

DEC 6
2012
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

JUN 16
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

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 →

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