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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Me And My Bears Creamery & Sweet Shoppe

948 W Newport Ave

Last inspected Oct 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Me And My Bears Creamery & Sweet Shoppe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Me And My Bears Creamery & Sweet Shoppe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 23, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Oct 23, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

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.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BACKFLOW AT UTILITY SINK SPRAYING AND LEAKING TO SIDE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

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

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE CEILING TILES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source

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