DE COLORES ICE CREAM INC.

3838 W 49TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632 · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection5 févr. 2026

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 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.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 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.
2. Canvass28 janv. 2026

   10 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • 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
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • 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
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 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
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • 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
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 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.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 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.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 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.
3. Canvass14 mai 2025

   3 infractions

   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORED. INSTD TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MALE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
4. Canvass Re-Inspection3 oct. 2024

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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,
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 4-202.18 OBSERVED VENT ABOVE STOVE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass26 sept. 2024

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE HALL AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED VENT ABOVE STOVE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass1 sept. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OUTLET COVERS MISSING ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
7. Canvass17 nov. 2022

   6 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • FOUND STAFF HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 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.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, MAINTAIN ON SITE.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 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.
8. Canvass15 juill. 2021

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • MISSING COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • see 60
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • 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
9. Canvass28 mars 2019

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 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.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 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.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED RESTROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR RESTROOM LOCATED IN PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
10. Canvass15 févr. 2017

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM MACHINE, AND THE CHASCA MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
11. Canvass Re-Inspection20 avr. 2016

    0 infraction

12. Canvass13 avr. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND THE DOOR HANDLES TO THE FREEZER.
13. Canvass1 mai 2015

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RAW WOOD SURFACES (SHELVES, CABINETS). INSTD TO SEAL/PANT SAME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHTSHIELD MISSING ABOVE FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
14. Canvass22 juill. 2014

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 7/18/14. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • CONTINUE TO LABEL ALL PACKAGED PALETAS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING IN CORNER OF KITCHEN OVER STOVE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DIPPER WELL WITH INADEQUATE AIR GAP. PROVIDE PROPER AIR GAP AT DIPPER WELL AND MAKE SURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • 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.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH RESTAURANT FOOD. STORE ALL PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS SEPARATE AWAY FROM FOOD TO BE SERVED TO PUBLIC.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • 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.
15. Canvass4 oct. 2013

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NO LABELS ON PACKAGED PALETAS THAT ARE MADE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS ON SAME
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
16. Canvass20 août 2012

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS AND THE DISPLAY FREEZER ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN THEM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.