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THE ORIGINAL SCOOPS CHICAGO INC.

608 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · ICE CREAM SHOP

Inspection summary

THE ORIGINAL SCOOPS CHICAGO INC. has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 4, 2010. The most recent inspection, on November 18, 2024, found no infractions.

2 of 15 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2018. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 2 times on August 7, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 July 28, 2022. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 August 7, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE WALL VENT BY THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
  3. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Complaint

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • SMALL LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • VIOLATION CORRECTED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON SALES ON DISPLAY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
  7. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER ON CHEESE DISPENSER HOT HOLDING UNIT .
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON SALES ON DISPLAY.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPING SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS 1ST FL. BEHIND STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA,BEHIND UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PAPER STAND AND GARBAGE CAN IN DINING AREA,IN TOILETROOM ALONG WALL BASES,ON LANDING NEXT TO RACK AND LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT AROUND OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND FURNANCE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR AND ADJACENT BASEMENT DOOR MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM COUNTER TOP NEAR COFFEE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF BASEMENT CAKE FREEZER.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALLS IN DINING AREA AND BASEMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA
  8. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT 2-DR FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND ALSO INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVING/RACKS OF DEBRIS.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE BRICK WALL.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING MILK BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOME DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM; CLEAN FAN. SECTION OF WALL AROUND REAR DOOR FRAME WAS PLASTERED; PAINT AREA.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  13. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT KITCHEN AREAS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Thursday, August 09, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, AND 2 COFFEE MACHINES.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZERS IN BASMENT. REPAIR UPPER PANEL AT MIDDLE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES AT REAR SIDE DOOR IN BASMENT. REMOVE RUST FROM DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. REMOVE TRAYS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE SIZE OF LARGEST UTENSIL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR SOME FLOOR SECTIONS BY ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL AROUND PIPINGS AND CONDUITS INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREA AND AT WALL AND CEILING SECTIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CAULK WALL BASE AT REAR PREP AREA BY STAIRCASE.

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