Pass

Me and My Bears Creamery & Sweet Shoppe

948 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 23, 2026

Me and My Bears Creamery & Sweet Shoppe was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 23, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in the washroom and handsinks at front and rear prep / dish areas. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed backflow at utility sink spraying and leaking to side instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed employee unisex toilet room door in rear prep area to not be self closing. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in all-gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceilings tile panels in the rear prep/dish instructed to repair, replace ceiling tiles.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.