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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Bella's Italian Ice

3315 1/2 N Harlem Ave

Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13// NOTED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

License

Sep 23, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3 COMPARMENT SINK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR REAR WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER LARGE APPLIANCES OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. IF INSTALLATION IS NEXT TO 3 COMPARMENT SINK OR PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN EQUIPMENT TO MEASURE AMBIENT AIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO ENSURE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

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