Canvass
Aug 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc
2524 W Chicago Ave
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Jan 22, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 16, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 8Handwashing
Official wording
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
Inspector’s notes
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)
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 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
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)
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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
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)
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source