CHOCOLATE CITY.

Chicago Health Dept

2015 W GRAND AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 3 critical violations noted.

5 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Other
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINIKING FROM A COFFEE CUP WITHOUT A LID MUST PROVIDE COVER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES).

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR MAN DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDE MUST MAKE A TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD GUARDS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LIQUID DISH WASHING DISPENSING HOSES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO LONG MUST MAKE SHORTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, EMPANADAS) ARE HEATED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, EMPANADAS) ARE HEATED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER APPEARED AT 9:15AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS REACHING TEMPERATURE OF 88.7F AND 90.4F, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TEMPERATURE OF 94.0F AND WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 93.0F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 24
2020
PASS · 0 violations
APR 2
2019
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

VIOLATION CORRECTED. EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW BRICK WALLS THRU FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNFINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MAR 28
2019
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP( DISHWASHING/COFFEE BREWING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HAND CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW BRICK WALLS THRU FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNFINISHED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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