Kc Chocolatier
545 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
Mostly clean — 3 of 6 passed, one prior failure
Last Inspected
2017-04-04
What You Should Know
✓ 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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Types of Issues Found
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 2×
📋 Documentation & Training serious 1×
🌡 Food Temperature critical 1×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 1×
Inspection History
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.
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 ▾
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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