A machine for making ice cream products comprises a mixing and cooling unit (2) with a horizontal axis (X), an inspection door (11) connected to one end of the mixing and cooling unit (2), allowing access to the inside of it, the inspection door (11) comprising a dispensing hole (13) for putting the mixing and cooling unit (2) in fluid communication with the outside environment, a dispensing door (14) rotating relative to the inspection door (11) between a dispensing position and a home position and comprising a through opening (15) which can be positioned opposite the dispensing hole (13) for selectively opening and closing the latter. The machine comprises a cover element (18) comprising a half-shell-shaped portion (19) which is opposite the through opening (15) and with its concave side towards the dispensing door (14).
