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Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain

830 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2018. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain's record stops at Jan 9, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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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
Jan 9, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL CAULK LOOSE FROM WALL. MUST RECAULK SAID HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELECTRICAL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER ON THE LINE AND THE 2-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILDUP AND ALSO THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE CHOOCOLATE DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. (STEAMED MILK) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN DISHROOM, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BY FRONT FOUNTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITAION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR TILE GROUTING IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT FOUNTAIN AREAS.
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Jun 7, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 18-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AROUND THE FRONT DISPLAY CABINET; ALSO NOTED 3-LIVE ROACHES TRYING TO COME OUT OF THE GAP BETWEEN THE TILED BASEBOARD & FRP WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. (7-38-020). 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: POOR CAULKING ON SPLASHGUARDS OF SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN DISHROOM AREA-MUST FIX. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMEMT AT FRONT AREA- DUE TO DIRT/FOOD BEDRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY OPENINGS/GAPS ON WALLS OR AROUND PIPES IN DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain on file is from Jan 9, 2018. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain.

Has Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain 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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