What is Pretty Cool Ice Cream's health inspection score?

Pretty Cool Ice Cream has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pretty Cool Ice Cream last inspected?

Pretty Cool Ice Cream was last inspected on November 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pretty Cool Ice Cream have?

Pretty Cool Ice Cream has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pretty Cool Ice Cream safe to eat at?

Yes, Pretty Cool Ice Cream has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Pretty Cool Ice Cream

Name: Pretty Cool Ice Cream
Address: 2353 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 96

2353 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/24/2025

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0Excellent

Logan Square

Ranked #80 of 736 in Logan Square

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Nov

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND NO FOOD GUARD BETWEEN POPSICLE MAKER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CEILING ABOVE PART OF PACKAGING AREAS AT BASEMENT MISSING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED HANGING FLY STRIPS IN BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANGING FLY STRIPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN AREAS SUCH AS ICE CREAM PREP, DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN INTERIOR LIGHTSHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHTSHIELD INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN BASEMENT AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES PREPARES AND SERVES ICE CREAM ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT PACKAGING AREA WHERE ICE CREAM BARS ARE PACKAGED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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