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MAR.ICECREAM

2300 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Mobile Food Preparer

Inspection summary

MAR.ICECREAM has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 26, 2013. The most recent inspection, on October 4, 2017, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 6 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: Food source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2017. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2015. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on October 4, 2017. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

  • 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 once on June 26, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 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.

6 inspections

  1. License

    3 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • NO COMMISSARY AGREEMENT PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER STATING WHERE THE TRUCK WILL BE SERVICED AND STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED COMMISSARY AGREEMENT FROM CHICAGO SMOKE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LICENSE NUMBER NOT DISPLAYED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. MUST DISPLAY LICENSE NUMBER ON BOTH LATERAL SIDES OF THE TRUCK.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License

    5 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • COMMISSARY, TRIPLE A, HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY INSPECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RECENT INSPECTION OF COMMISSARY FOR APPROVAL OF OPEN FOOD STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WATER/HEATER NOT SECURED/ATTACH TO FLOOR INST. TO INSTALL/SECURE TO FLOOR.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • NO RETENTION TANK NOT ADEQUATE NEEDS A LARGER AT LEAST 30 GAL. TANK INSTALLED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NEED TO SECURED/ATTACH WARNING SIGN FOR CHILDERN TO TRUCK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • WATER/HEATER NOT SECURED/ATTACHED TO FLOOR, INST. TO INSTALL.
  6. License

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ON AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURE FOR INSPECTION.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR SERVING WINDOW TO PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING TRUCK.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST INSTALL A SIGNAL ARM AT SIDE OF TRUCK WHEN TRUCK STOPS FOR CUSTOMERS. ALSO NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES OF TRUCK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKS FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMP SINK AT THIRD COMPARTMENT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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