Closed

City inspectors recorded this establishment as out of business on 2026-04-30. Its inspection history is kept below in full — the record does not stop being true because the business shut. The city publishes no reason for a closure, and none is inferred here. A licence can be reinstated; if this one is inspected and graded again, the notice clears on the next rebuild.

As of 2024-07-17, Justice Cream failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Justice Cream

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1400 W 46th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Back of the Yards · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2024-07-17

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Violations at most recent inspection

Mice / rats Droppings

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE BOILER, ANOTHER 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLER, STORAGE RACKS, AND STOVE, AND ANOTHER 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

Flies / gnats

OBSERVED APRX 20 DEAD SMALL FLIES BY THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

priority violation

OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

core violation

OBSERVED A 2 " BY 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

core violation

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

core violation

OBSERVED MAIN FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER MIDDLE SINK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED GAP APRX 5" BY 1/2" AT WALL BASES BEHIND THE BOILER, AND ANOTHER 1" GAP ON THE CORNER NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK AND LOOSE BASEBOARD ON SEVERAL PLACES IN THE KITCHEN - RIGHT CORNER BY THE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS.

core violation

OBSERVED A LARGE, DIRTY WINDOW CURTAIN CLOSE TO THE ICE-MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WINDOW COVER.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20241 inspection

2024-07-17FAILNew license

Justice Cream health inspection FAQ

Has Justice Cream passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Justice Cream failed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2024-07-17. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Justice Cream have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 9 violations at Justice Cream's most recent inspection on 2024-07-17, including 2 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Justice Cream last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Justice Cream was last inspected on 2024-07-17. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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