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Mobile Frozen Desserts Vendor · Chicago, IL

Big Jake's Sweets & Treats, LLC

7261 S Exchange Ave

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 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

Aug 4, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE BICYCLE CART NOT ADEQUATELY ENCLOSED TO PROTECT FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND THE ELEMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULLY ENCLOSED PUSH CART IN ORDER TO PROTECT FOOD CONTAINER FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE LICENSE NUMBER NOT PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE FRONT STORAGE CART. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSE NUMBER OF AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT. 7-38-120.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jun 17, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOLDING METHODS FOR TCS FROZEN FOODS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOLDING METHOD FOR TCS FROZEN FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-090.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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.

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-601.11 OBSERVED THE LICENSE NUMBER NOT PRINTED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE BANNERS ON THE BICYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSE NUMBER OF AT LEAST 2 INCHES IN HEIGHT.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

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