Beijo De Chocolat

3334 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Other

Last inspected: May 27, 2015

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Beijo De Chocolat, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 27, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Beijo De Chocolat's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 27, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Beijo De Chocolat's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 27, 2015

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MILK COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Oct 17, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES UNDER FRON DISPLAY COUNTER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS.

Nov 21, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER (TIN CAN) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT STORING OF FOOD INSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IS PROHIBITED. MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE RAILS OF DISPLAY COUNTER AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: NOTED CHOCOLATE SMEAR ON WALL INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN..... SERVICE COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE, AND ICE SCOOP STORAGE CONTAINER ALL NEED CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO VENTILATION INSIDE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 20, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CABINETS, SHELVES, OVEN, CART, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MOP SINK AND DISPLAY CASES.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN EAST WALL BEHIND OVEN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Oct 29, 2010

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE & ON DISPLAY/NAMES OF CO., FOOD ITEM,INGREDENTS,EXP. DATES ON PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: 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.//INVERT ALL POTES PANS IN STORAGE AREA CLEAN ITEMS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRY RY STORAGE

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.//NEED HAIR RESTRAINTS ON ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN PREPAIRING UNPROTECTED FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beijo De Chocolat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beijo De Chocolat on file is from May 27, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beijo De Chocolat?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beijo De Chocolat.

Has Beijo De Chocolat's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beijo De Chocolat have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beijo De Chocolat means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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