2517 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
Southwest SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Food stored uncovered in display coolers and in regular plastic bags instead of food-grade containers.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
La Costena Ice Cream Shop Corp. has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 23, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Canvass โ A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.