Nova/Cone

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 13, 2026 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No handwash sink under city plumbing with hot/cold running water in newly added rear prep area where ice cream, shakes, gelato, etc are prepared, handled, served. Instd to install handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city plumbing in same area. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: MISSING PROPER LABELS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IN FREEZER. Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business (5) The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. INSTD TO LABEL SAME AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

2. Aug 13, 2026 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

3. Jul 30, 2026 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

4. Apr 8, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Apr 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the basement walk-in cooler and basement storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

6. May 10, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site during time of inspection while preparing and serving tcs foods (milk, ice cream). Instructed to provide and maintain at least one at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. May 6, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit on site at the inspection. Instructed management to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front prep cold holding unit, such as 8 lbs of milk at 75.4f and 8 lbs of whipped cream at 75.8f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 16lbs at $50. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Noted temperature of 2-door reach in prep cooler to be improper at 75.5f. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Cooler tagged and instructed not to use until cdph is contacted for tag removal. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. May 9, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit on site at the inspection. Instructed management to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy ice build up in the glass top chest freezer near the entry door. Must defrost, remove ice, clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle inside the unisex washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (milkshakes, ice cream) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. May 10, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: MUST COMPLETELY SEAL PACKAGING FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AND LABEL. Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable). (PALETAS, FROZEN CHOCOLATE BANANAS, ICE CREAM PINTS). ALSO CAN SERVE THESE ITEMS FROM BEHIND THE COUNTER WITHOUT HAVING TO LABEL.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISES. All sinks in which food, utensils, and equipment are washed shall be connected to a catch-basin or be equipped with an approved grease trap. MUST INSTALL.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. May 24, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain. Prioirty foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure on site or neccesary items outlined in policy available on site during the time of inspection for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen food labels/ingredient on the ice lollies, chocolate dipped frozen bananas with nuts and coconut etc, and packaged cakes in display freezer.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior surfaces of all freezers in the prep/service area of facility. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitze.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and dirt on fans above prep/service area as well as in dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. May 17, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site for food and conditional employees. Instructed to provide and maintain. Prioirty foundation violation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure on site or neccesary items outlined in policy available on site during the time of inspection for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide.priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site during time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Prioirty foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ingredient labeling on pints of icecream prepared on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen food labels/ingredient on the ice lollies, chocolate dipped frozen bananas with nuts and coconut etc, and packaged cakes in display freezer.instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No sanitizing testing kit on site during time of inspection for checking sanitizing solution at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.priority foundation violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on interior surfaces of all freezers in the prep/service area of facility. Instructed to reove, clean and sanitze.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food and dirt debris on floors behind service counter in prep/service area, and chocolate spills along with dirt on floors underneath shelving in dry storage closet.instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and dirt on fans above prep/service area as well as in dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Jun 1, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on-site during the inspection, while potentially hazardous foods; milk & ice cream, are being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on-site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of prep coolers behind the from counter and upright freezer in the party room. Also, clean debris and dead bugs from window sills behind the service counter and in the party room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floors behind the service counter prep area, in the mop closet, and in the mens & womens toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust accumulation from ceiling vent over prep table. Replace/repair stained ceiling tile in womens toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to store/hang mops & brooms in mop closet.

13. Sep 28, 2017 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certfied food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (ice cream,milk,etc) must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from tables in dining areas and prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in prep area and dining area under tables.

14. May 15, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: No labels on foods in freezer offered for sale, instructed to properly label,

15. May 8, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance on previous order issued, dated 06/02/2016, report #:1932049, violation listed below: 31 single service utensils (spoons) improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up or pre wrapped). Multi use utensils improperly stored underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to store properly. 33 interior of upright freezer not clean and also with excessive ice. Instd to clean and maintain. 40 thermometer missing for small prep cooler. Provide same. 42 food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instd to do so. 45 food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide records/logs as required. Serious violation: 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: No labels on foods in freezer offered for sale, instructed to properly label,

16. Jun 2, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Single service utensils (spoons) improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up or pre wrapped). Multi use utensils improperly stored underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to store properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of upright freezer not clean and also with excessive ice. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer missing for small prep cooler. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instd to do so.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide records/logs as required.

17. Apr 12, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

18. Jun 10, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must properly wash,rinse,sanitize and store all soiled multi use utensils.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace burned out light bulb in the mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in the rear closet located in the party room. Also better organize the storage closet in the rear hallway near the rear exit. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor. Provide more adequate shelving if needed.

19. May 28, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind heavy equipment in prep area, and storage/closet areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Store items 6" off floor in storage areas to prevent pest harborage and provide for cleaning and pest monitoring.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in camera close organize and maintain at all times.

20. May 9, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a sneeze guard at service counter at least 55" from the floor in the inside edge of counter.

21. Apr 23, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a sneeze guard at service counter at least 55" from the floor in the inside edge of counter.