Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 22, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the kitchen 2 door prep cooler.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in-freezer.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out light bulbs for light fixture above the kitchen dry storage area.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jul 16, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by female food handler wiping her nose and then handled clean plate and 2- bowls without washing hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010(cos)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front prep area hand sink not accessible observed a red plastic bucket inside of said hand sink.bucket was removed during inspection.must keep accessible and maintained at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sink in main prep area only sanitizer at sink soap was provided at hand sink during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper sanitizing of multi-use utensils at 0.0ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Observed female food handler dump out water from a cooked item into 3- comp sink,rinse pot out under running water and place on dish storage shelf without setting up sink to wash,rinse and sanitize utensils.instructed manager on setting up sink.(priority 7-38-025)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and place on shelving units. Must remove foil lined on lower shelf of prep table.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Nov 15, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Sep 22, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label sugar and flour containers with the common name located in the food prep area under prep table.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored in the bucket in the utility closet. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Aug 26, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Nov 1, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Oct 28, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Bulk food container not labeled ( flour, sugar...) instructed to label.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

8. Apr 19, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly store food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep coolers. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located at the espresso machine. Must install so that can be located to be serve and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove and organize articles off floor and away from walls in rear storage area and must elevate items 6 inches off floor inside walk-in freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Aug 2, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 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. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-201.11.

     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 procedures. Instructed manager to comply with the new code or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #2-501.11

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Premises not in complaince with the idph food handler requirements. Insturcted manager to comply or citation will follow.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with the new code/rule on allergen training or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Dec 21, 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: Observed dust covering the ceiling vent in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to detail clean the ceiling vent to prevent dust from blowing on open food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on the dish machine gauges. Instructed to detail clean the gauges so they are easily visible and maintain.

11. Feb 24, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the floors under the food storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler and maintain.

12. Apr 26, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust on vent cover instructed to clean and maintain

13. Apr 6, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Front counter in need of cleaning to remove all debris and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in front dining area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site. Left instructions on how to obtain certificate.

14. Mar 18, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers and prepared food in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Invert all clean multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

15. Jan 17, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light bulbs not shielded or provided with end caps. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or install shields with end caps.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Corner under stairway not organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

16. Apr 4, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

17. Sep 8, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA, REAR KITCHEN AREA

18. Jan 13, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST RESTRICT REUSING SINGLE SERVE ITEMS, DISCARD AFTER EACH USE

19. Jun 2, 2010 Pass

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    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST PROPERLY LABELED,DATED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE AREAS.

20. Feb 24, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK NOT INSTALLED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/MILK CRATES.