DE COLORES ICE CREAM INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3838 W 49TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
63
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 5
2026
PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

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

4-101.13(C): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.

JAN 28
2026
FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 14
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORED. INSTD TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MALE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

OCT 3
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE HALL AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED VENT ABOVE STOVE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 26
2024
FAIL 3 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING ALL INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE HALL AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT ABOVE STOVE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 1
2023
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTLET COVERS MISSING ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND STAFF HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY NONFUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING. MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/15/21 REPORT 2522760 NOT CORRECTED: 58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

see 60

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVUOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/28/19 REPORT 2282217 NOT CORRECTED: 58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT AS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER COUNTER (UNDER NACHO CHEESE DISPENSER) AND ON SHELVING NEXT TO OVEN. MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-POROUS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED RESTROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR RESTROOM LOCATED IN PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

FEB 15
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND THE CHASCA MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

APR 20
2016
PASS · 0 violations
APR 13
2016
FAIL 2 violations
Serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561246 ON 5/1/15 NOT CORRECTED: 36 - LIGHTSHIELD MISSING ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND THE DOOR HANDLES TO THE FREEZER.

MAY 1
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SURFACES (SHELVES, CABINETS). INSTD TO SEAL/PANT SAME.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTSHIELD MISSING ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSDT TO PROVIDE FAUCET IMMEDIATELY ABOVE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE OR REMOVE UNIT.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

JUL 22
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 7/18/14. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CONTINUE TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED PALETAS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR CEILING IN CORNER OF KITCHEN OVER STOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH INADEQUATE AIR GAP. PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP AT DIPPER WELL AND MAKE SURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED LACK OF THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN COOLERS. ALL REACH IN COOLERS ARE TO HAVE FUNCTIONING THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE REFRIGERATORS ARE MAINTAINING 40F OR LESS.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH RESTAURANT FOOD. STORE ALL PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS SEPARATE AWAY FROM FOOD TO BE SERVED TO PUBLIC.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE. STORE ALL UTENSILS FOR SPRINKLES, NUTS ETC OUTSIDE OF PRODUCT TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION FROM HAND CONTACT.

OCT 4
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABELS ON PACKAGED PALETAS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON SAME

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

AUG 20
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS AND THE DISPLAY FREEZER ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THEM.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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