CHOCOLATE SHOPPE OF IL.
5337 W DEVON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 282025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590597 DATED ON 03/07/24 NOT CORRECTED-#52 OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CORRECTED SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAR 72024PASSED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 72023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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JAN 112022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2021 INSPECTION#2544692.VIOLATION#10 HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AND FRONT PREP AREA HAVE NOT BEEN INSTALLED AND VIOLATION #60 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 72022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 24, 2021 INSPECTION#2544692.VIOLATION#10 HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AND FRONT PREP AREA HAVE NOT BEEN INSTALLED AND VIOLATION #60 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRCUTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 242021FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/15/2019, REPORT #2283150. #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE WINDOW ON THE SAME AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
APR 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP/DISH AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
ALL BUCKET OF FOOD AND BOXED FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SAID ITEMS.
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTIONIN BETWEEN USES.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE WINDOW ON THE SAME AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING BY THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/repaired.
Cooler shelving/racks no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
APR 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFIED POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-ICE CREAM IS BEING SERVED ANFD PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ON PREMISES AND CERTICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON WALK-IN FRREZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET.
APR 62015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED CLEAR, BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PARTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CERTIFIED POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-ICE CREAM IS BEING SERVED ANFD PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST ON PREMISES AND CERTICATE POSTED DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
GASKET NOT MAINTAINED ON WALK-IN FRREZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKET.
SOFT SERVE MACHINE NOT PROVIDED WITH HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT TOP OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PLUMBING INSTALLED AND TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO UNITS. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON BOTH SOFT SERVE UNITS.
TEMPERATURE NOT PROVIDED IN FRONT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE CONSICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
MAY 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION ON 5/12/2014 THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MEALS ARE BEING HANDLED, SERVED OR PREPARED (MILK AND ICE CREAM).
MUST PROPERLY STORE SMALL ICE CREAM SAMPLING SPOONS WITH THE HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP
MUST DEFROST ALL REACH-IN ICE FREEZERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
MAY 122014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MEALS ARE BEING HANDLED, SERVED OR PREPARED (MILK AND ICE CREAM).
MUST PROPERLY STORE SMALL ICE CREAM SAMPLING SPOONS WITH THE HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
MUST DEFROST ALL REACH-IN ICE FREEZERS AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
FEB 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A SLIMY YELLOWISH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LIP LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL DETAIL CLEANED. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH UNSED ICE CREAM MACHINES AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AT THE BATHROOM.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINATAIN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR STORAGE. MUST ORGANIZE, REMOVE OR CLEAN CLUTTER FOR PROPER PEST MONITORING
APR 62011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving covers need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, storage shelving need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(cornes).
Walls behind coolers not clean need cleaning.
Light that were missing end caps shall be provided in rear prep area.
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers need cleaning.
JUN 152010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Gaskets not maintained on walk-in cooler door. Instructed to repalce worn gaskets.
Storage shelves under counter and in rear, coolers prep counter, ice machine interior panel and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor not maintained or sealed through-out. Instructed to repair damaged floor and reseal surface.
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to seal all openings abd holes, remove any peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling.
Unnecssary articles stored in rear of establishment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6inches or higher and away from wall.
JUN 42010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Pest control log book not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment does not have a pest control log book with written documents. Only service invoice from 5-17-2010 provided at this time. Instructed manager to obtain a wriiten pest control log book wih all required documents and must have on premises during hours of operation.
Gaskets not maintained on walk-in cooler door. Instructed to repalce worn gaskets.
Storage shelves under counter and in rear, coolers prep counter, ice machine interior panel and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor not maintained or sealed through-out. Instructed to repair damaged floor and reseal surface.
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to seal all openings abd holes, remove any peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling.
Unnecssary articles stored in rear of establishment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6inches or higher and away from wall.
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