SHOKOLAD PASTRY & CAFE, INC

2524 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

20 inspections

CanvassJan 22, 2026
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJul 16, 2025
7 infractions
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - 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)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA ONLY SANITIZER AT SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 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)
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 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.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNov 15, 2024
0 infractions
CanvassSep 22, 2023
2 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassAug 26, 2022
2 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
Non-InspectionNov 1, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassOct 28, 2020
1 infraction
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( FLOUR, SUGAR...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
CanvassApr 19, 2019
4 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
CanvassAug 2, 2018
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - PREMISES NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE/RULE ON ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
CanvassDec 21, 2017
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CEILING VENT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING ON OPEN FOOD.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE DISH MACHINE GAUGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GAUGES SO THEY ARE EASILY VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 24, 2017
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 26, 2016
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DUST ON VENT COVER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassApr 6, 2015
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FRONT COUNTER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN FRONT DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE.
CanvassMar 18, 2014
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassJan 17, 2013
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Light bulbs not shielded or provided with end caps. Instructed to install shatter proof bulbs or install shields with end caps.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - Corner under stairway not organized. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
CanvassApr 4, 2012
2 infractions
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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.DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
CanvassSep 8, 2011
2 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER AREA, REAR KITCHEN AREA
CanvassJan 13, 2011
1 infraction
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST RESTRICT REUSING SINGLE SERVE ITEMS, DISCARD AFTER EACH USE
CanvassJun 2, 2010
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST PROPERLY LABELED,DATED.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY STORAGE AREAS.
CanvassFeb 24, 2010
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK NOT INSTALLED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/MILK CRATES.