D' Candela
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at D' Candela, the earliest from 2018. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up eight times.
D' Candela's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (SHREDDED CARROTS) WITH BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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67
May 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ON COOKING LINE AND IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE WITH CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. RESTRORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ON COOKING LINE AND IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE WITH CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. RESTRORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CODITION AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN, MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VSIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE, CHICKEN STOCK ETC)
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Dec 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
16
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE OR OTHERWISE REPAIR TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Nov 15, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IS IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING CHLORINE SANITIZER AT A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM INSPECTION #2386933 DATED 9/8/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS NOT KEPT ON FILE FOR MINIMUM OF PREVIOUS 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON SITE FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS AFTER SALE OF LAST ITEM AND DOCUMENT AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
14
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLAITON NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386933 DATED 9/8/2020: #55 " OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Sep 8, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS MISSING FROM BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING CEVICHE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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78
Nov 13, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50 PPM AND 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Sep 27, 2018
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D' Candela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D' Candela on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D' Candela?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at D' Candela.
Has D' Candela's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D' Candela have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D' Candela means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is D' Candela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D' Candela is inspected around two times per year on average.
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