Godiva Chocolatier
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2019
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Godiva Chocolatier stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Feb 21, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Godiva Chocolatier dates to Feb 21, 2019.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HANDSINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED AND WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF HOT WATER: FRONT PREP COUNTER HANDSINK (77.4F) AND REAR HANDSINK NEAR DISH AREA (80.8). PERSON IN CHARGE HAD BOTH SINK SERVICED AND CORRECTED BY BUILDING MAINTENANCE DURING THE INSPECTION. FOLLOWING THE SERVICING, THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE OBSERVED FOR THE FRONT PREP COUNTER HANDSINK AT 112.3F AND THE HANDSINK NEAR THE DISH AREA AT 115F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F AND SHALL NOT EXCEED 120F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWEST SHELF ON A SHELVING UNIT IN STORAGE ROOM 3 INCHES FROM THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO RAISE SHELF TO AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY AND ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIGHT DOOR TO THE STORAGE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT HANDSINK LOOSE AT THE HINGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Exhaust vent cover had peeling paint, shall be repaired).
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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/observed live fruit flies15 (gnats), in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink, and storage shelving. Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious Violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found no certified food mgr with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while, preparing, handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection(Strawberry cones, smoothies/shakes, and soft served ice cream cones)Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning. Floors under storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles and exhaust vent cover in rear kitchen area, not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vent cover had peeling paint, shall be repaired.
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Jun 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER COMPARTMENT AT THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO IT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 13, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM )INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER WITHOUT A WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL.
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Jul 30, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND LAMP ELECTRICAL CORDS AT THE FRONT CHOCOLATE DISPLAY AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7/30/2013.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR LID AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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May 2, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN THE REAR AND UNDER 1-COMP. SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN FRONT PREP AREA IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER NOTED AT 3 COMP SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.
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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. MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOOD ITEMS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Godiva Chocolatier last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Godiva Chocolatier on file is from Feb 21, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Godiva Chocolatier?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Godiva Chocolatier.
Has Godiva Chocolatier's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Godiva Chocolatier have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Godiva Chocolatier means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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