Pass

Amy's Candy Bar

4704 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Grocery Store ZIP 60625 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Oct 1, 2026

Amy's Candy Bar was last inspected on October 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 1, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of candy stored on the floor of the rear prep area. Management instructed to store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout kitchen. Instructed manager to declutter and remove unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing foods.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The light fixture above the 3 compartment sink is not working. Management instructed to install a working light above the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(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: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

      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 sink in food service and ice cream dispensing area. Facility must obtain and install a hand sink with hot and cold water under city water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issues

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex bathroom

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. 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: Instructed to provide proper labels for pre-packaged foods offered for sale include name of product,name,address and zip code of the manufacturer,net contents of package,a list of ingredients.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing 1 sink stopper for the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.instructed to provide and maintain 3 adequate,working sink stoppers for the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hair restraints for food handlers when working around open foods and maintain.

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training in illinois certificates at this time of inspection, must provide,

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 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 not maintained in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Supplies not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

  7. 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: Food debris and dust on equipment; instructed to clean/sanitize; microwave oven, bottom panel of prep table and warmer at the prep area and cabinets and display shelves at front serving area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Debris and dust on floors at prep area and rear storage area; instructed to detail clean floors, under, behind equipment at corners and along walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter thru-out prep area and rear storage area; instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

  8. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST KEEP COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE FOR EXPOSED SINK.

    • 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: 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. MUST SEAL BOTTOM AREAS OF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • 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. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT.

    • 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. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PAINT WALLS WHERE NEEDED, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WALLS, AND PROVIDE BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

    • 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 PROPERLY INSTALL TOILET BOWL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from wall.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.