Pass

De Colores Ice Cream

3838 W 49th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 5, 2026

De Colores Ice Cream was last inspected on February 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 5, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening around window air conditioner in rear prep area. Instructed to seal all outer opening to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    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: 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.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening around window air conditioner in rear prep area. Instructed to seal all outer opening to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during stored. Instd to invert multi use utensils during storage and maintain

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for male employee on site. Instd to provide training and maintain verification on site

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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,

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed vent above stove to have excessive build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the wall next to the chest freezer in the hall area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain,

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent above stove to have excessive build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spills on floor in rear storage room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outlet covers missing on walls in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all coolers, maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found staff handling food without hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found minor debris build up inside ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide verification of food handler training for all employees, maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with slight black debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing cover for receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: see 60

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

      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: 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.

      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: Observed no hand washing signage at hand sinks. Must provide hand washing sign at each hand sink. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods not properly labeled. Must label all prepped tcs foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed restroom not self closing. Must provide self closing device for restroom located in prep area. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the ice cream machine, and the chasca machine interior not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door freezer and the door handles to the freezer.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood surfaces (shelves, cabinets). Instd to seal/pant same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Lightshield missing above front 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food hanlder requirements not met. Instd to provide same.

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: City of chicago certified food manager certificate expired 7/18/14. Instructed to renew certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Continue to label all packaged paletas that are made on site.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ceiling in corner of kitchen over stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dipper well with inadequate air gap. Provide proper air gap at dipper well and make sure it is functioning properly at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed personal food items intermingled with restaurant food. Store all personal food items separate away from food to be served to public.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  14. 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: No labels on packaged paletas that are made on site. Instd to provide proper labels on same

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide proper thermometers for coolers.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The grease trap under the front 3 compartment sink is starting to rust. Instructed to remove the rust and paint it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All the reachin chest freezers and the display freezer are thick with ice buildup. Instructed to defrost and clean them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear prep area has dust along the walls and in the corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide a drain cover for the floor drain by the front 3 compartment sink.

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