License Re-Inspection
Nov 4, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Hotel Chocolat Inc.
1617 N Damen Ave
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2 inspectionsLicense
Nov 3, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120°F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH NO DRAINAGE PIPES INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAINING PIPES ACCORDING TO LAW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source