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KC CHOCOLATIER

545 W DIVERSEY PKWY · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KC CHOCOLATIER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2568107

Location recorded for this inspection · KC CHOCOLATIER · 545 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2009798

Location recorded for this inspection · KC CHOCOLATIER · 545 W DIVERSEY PKWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1948679

Location recorded for this inspection · KC CHOCOLATIER · 545 W DIVERSEY PKWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED CANDIES AND COOKIES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST GELATO FREEZER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER AND CLOSED TOE SHOES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1501362

Location recorded for this inspection · KC CHOCOLATIER · 545 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PEPARING HOT CHOCOLATE,EXPRESSO,CAPPUCCINO,ETC. ONE CERTIFICATE OF CHICAGO POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW,BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. KARIN LOVELADY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BACK OF THE COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1199241

Location recorded for this inspection · KC CHOCOLATIER · 545 W DIVERSEY PKWY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES IE: CUPS, PLATES, FORKS AND TRAY INSIDE PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND ALL DISHES MUST BE WASHED IN THE DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. FOUND 0 PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING MACHINE. REPAIRMAN ON TELEPHONE INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CHANGE CHEMICAL BOTTLE WITH FRESH CHEMICAL. MACHINE THEN ABLE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE FRESH CHEMICAL TO 100 PPM CHLORINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517636

Location recorded for this inspection · KC CHOCOLATIER · 545 W DIVERSEY PKWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517629

Location recorded for this inspection · KC CHOCOLATIER · 545 W DIVERSEY PKWY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. NO FLOOR PLAN/MAP OF BUSINESS WITH TARGET CHEMICAL AND TIN CAT SITES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND CONTRACT ON PREMISES HAS A NAME OF BUSINESS DIFFERENT TO THE LICENSE APPLICANTS NAME. NAME ON REPORTS IS GODIVA CHOCOLATES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LARGE OPENING IN WALL AT REAR STORAGE TO VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST SEAL OR PROVIDE DOOR/COVER TO UNSECURED AREA.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2129058.

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