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Navy Pier Kiosk · Chicago, IL

Dippin' Dots Ice Cream

600 E Grand Ave

Last inspected Aug 14, 2024 · 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 14, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jul 11, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (ICE CREAM) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED

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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.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING STATION, AT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

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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 32Other

Official wording

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED VARIANCE IS REQUIRED AS RESTROOMS ARE OUTSIDE FACILITY, AND TEMPORY HANDWASHING STATION IN KIOSK, INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR VARIANCE ISSUED FORM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPIDERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD SPIDERS IN KIOSK AREA AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source

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