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BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY

5757 S CICERO AVE · Chicago, IL 60638

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2049760

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1931370

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TOREMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1770541

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TOREMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1588832

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1588470

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 3 IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND 25 IN THE REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT CABINETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1115255

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND REAR WALK IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT THE REAR OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO FIND CAUSE, FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOWER CABINET NEXT TO DOORWAY DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL ABOVE DESK AND THE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1305348

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT VISIBLY DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FREEZER DOOR GASKET AT FRONT LINE IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE SAME. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN HANDLES AND UNDERNEATH HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, FREE OF DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT LINE WITH DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN CLEAN, SANITIZED MANNER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1080208

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
509466

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 7

    WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, RINSING BLENDERS WITH WATER ONLY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER MANUAL CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. INSTD MGR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP AND TO HAVE ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO PROPERLY WASH EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR AND VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
419945

Location recorded for this inspection · BEN & JERRY'S MIDWAY · 5757 S CICERO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN SAME.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60638

215 of 246 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1167646.

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