Chocolate Shoppe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 28, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Mar 7, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at washbowl sink located in employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Nov 14, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 7, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

5. Jan 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Jan 11, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No visible back flow preventer device on espresso machine water line. Must install.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burn out lights in rear prep/dishwashing area. Must repair and provide adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jan 7, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink in the unisex employee washroom.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No visible back flow preventer device on espresso machine water line. Must install

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burn out lights in rear prep/dishwashing area. Must repair and provide adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Nov 24, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No visible back flow preventer device on espresso machine water line. Must install.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Apr 15, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No visible thermometer in all coolers. Must provide and must be visible.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board,front counter serving area must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solutionin between uses.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container handled up to prevent possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on the ice machine. Instructed to install to be able to locate,serviced and maintained.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate available at this time. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

10. Feb 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/repaired.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

11. Apr 16, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Gasket not maintained on walk-in frrezer door. Instructed to replace worn gasket.

12. Apr 6, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Gasket not maintained on walk-in frrezer door. Instructed to replace worn gasket.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Temperature not provided in front cooler. Instructed to provide temperature consicuously inside all coolers.

13. May 22, 2014 Conditional

    Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store small ice cream sampling spoons with the handle up at all times to prevent from contamination

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of ice machine located in the rear storage area to remove slight grayish build-up

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost all reach-in ice freezers at the front service counter area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint on the walls in the staff restroom.

14. May 12, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store small ice cream sampling spoons with the handle up at all times to prevent from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost all reach-in ice freezers at the front service counter area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of ice machine located in the rear storage area to remove slight grayish build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling paint on the walls in the staff restroom.

15. Feb 5, 2013 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: 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).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lighting at the bathroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the rear 3 compartment sink. Must repair, replace and mainatain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide accurate stem thermometers inside all freezers and coolers for proper temperature monitoring.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter at the rear storage. Must organize, remove or clean clutter for proper pest monitoring

16. Apr 6, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving covers need detailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, storage shelving need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(cornes).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls behind coolers not clean need cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light that were missing end caps shall be provided in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers need cleaning.

17. Jun 15, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets not maintained on walk-in cooler door. Instructed to repalce worn gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves under counter and in rear, coolers prep counter, ice machine interior panel and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained or sealed through-out. Instructed to repair damaged floor and reseal surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to seal all openings abd holes, remove any peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Unnecssary articles stored in rear of establishment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6inches or higher and away from wall.

18. Jun 4, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Gaskets not maintained on walk-in cooler door. Instructed to repalce worn gaskets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Storage shelves under counter and in rear, coolers prep counter, ice machine interior panel and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor not maintained or sealed through-out. Instructed to repair damaged floor and reseal surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out. Instructed to seal all openings abd holes, remove any peeling paint and repaint walls and ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Unnecssary articles stored in rear of establishment. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate stock 6inches or higher and away from wall.