Chicago
76
YOUR CALL

Kc Chocolatier

545 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
YOUR CALL
76/100

Mostly clean — 3 of 6 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
6
3 passed
Last Inspected
2017-04-04
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
76/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-04-04
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
2017-04-04 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-08-03 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED CANDIES AND COOKIES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST GELATO FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER AND CLOSED TOE SHOES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2014-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
2
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PEPARING HOT CHOCOLATE,EXPRESSO,CAPPUCCINO,ETC. ONE CERTIFICATE OF CHICAGO POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW,BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. KARIN LOVELADY CERTIFIE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BACK OF THE COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

2013-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES IE: CUPS, PLATES, FORKS AND TRAY INSIDE PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND ALL DISHES MUST BE WASHED IN THE DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. FOUND 0 PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING MACHINE. REPAIRMAN ON TELEPHONE INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CHANGE CHEMICAL BOTTLE WITH FRESH CHEMICAL. MACHINE THEN ABLE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE FRES...

2011-11-28 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-11-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. INCOM...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LARGE OPENING IN WALL AT REAR STORAGE TO VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST SEAL OR PROVIDE DOOR/COVER TO UNSECURED AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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