Hotel Chocolat Inc. — Hotel Chocolat

3334 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Other
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The most recent inspection for HOTEL CHOCOLAT INC., located at 3334 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, was conducted on October 2, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score of 70. This inspection identified two major and three minor violations. Across two scored inspections, HOTEL CHOCOLAT INC. has predominantly received medium-risk classifications.

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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
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Mar 28, 2025
License
8 minor violations.
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Violations — Oct 2, 2025 Inspection
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COFFEE WITH MILK AND CREAM. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARAED AND SERVED IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY ROOM AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)