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BLACK DOG GELATO, LLC

1955 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BLACK DOG GELATO, LLC has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 17, 2012. The most recent inspection, on August 20, 2018, found no infractions.

2 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 17, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2017. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2012. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2012. For example: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 30, 2017. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR, IN PREP AREA, WITH NO LABEL. INSTRCD MANAGER THAT BULK CONTAINERS NEED PROPER LABEL. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED TILE IN FRONT OF PREP SINK, WHERE EQUIPMENT HAS GOUGED AN APROXIMATELY, 2 BY 3 INCH HOLE IN TILE AND FLOORING UNDERNEATH. INSTRCD MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED GAP WHERE CAULKING IS MISSING, BETWEEN MOP SINK AND FLOOR. INSTRCD MANAGER TO SEAL AREA. OBSERVED DARK DISCOLORED CAULKING ON THE TOP RIGHT CORNER OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRCD MANAGER TO RESEAL. OBSERVED LOOSE PLASTIC COVE STRIP ALONG THE EAST WALL OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WHERE THE WALL AND BASE BOARD MEET. INSTRCD MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELED PAINT ON CEILING IN EMPLOYEE TOILET, NEAR CENTER LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRCD MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA, TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND HOUSEFLY ACTIVITY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND 10 HOUSEFLIES BY REAR OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MISSING FLOOR TILES BY WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 2 COMP SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT MAIN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,(OUTER DOOR) MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY ALSO OBSERVED SOME LIVE FLIES (3) AND APPROX: 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES INSIDE PREMISES DURING THIS INSPECTION.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • THE CEILING LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF 2 COMP SINK AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT AREA.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CEMENT THRESHOLD INTO WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEEP CRACKS,CREVICES. WOODEN FLOOR ON LEFT SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH SAME. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLE IN WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST SEAL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
  11. License

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • GELATO FREEZER STORED IN REAR PREP NOT ON/OPERATING. MANAGEMENT STATES FREEZER TO BE USED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS. ALL UNITS MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO AREA WHERE ICE IS MADE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MANAGEMENT REMOVED FLY PAPER STRIPPING FROM ABOVE PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CEMENT THRESHOLD INTO WALK-IN COOLER WITH DEEP CRACKS,CREVICES. WOODEN FLOOR ON LEFT SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER WITH SAME. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOOR BASEBOARD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH OPEN CREVICE MUST SEAL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOLE IN WALL INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST SEAL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT REAR MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • MANAGEMENT PROVIDED NO SMOKING SIGNS DURING INSPECTION.

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