Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge 11 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS, AND A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN.
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Aug 10, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASH SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: A SMALL SECTION OF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA AND BY THE ICE CREAM COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR AREAS OF FLOOR.
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Jul 1, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 28, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOS FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Jul 20, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIGHTEN LOOS FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN ICE CREAM PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND STORE FOOD ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 10, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND NO SOAP & TOWELS AT REAR HAND SINK AND CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF SINK.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DINING AREA,LAUNDRY CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA,ALSO ON COUNTER TOPS,FRONT WINDOW SILLS,DISPLAY UNITS,ON SHELVING UNITS ,CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.STORAGE CABINETS AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NESTING MATERIAL ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELF THAT HAS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER,POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AREA.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND INSIDE OF DIRTY MOP SINK BASIN,DIRTY STANDING WATER IN A GARBAGE CAN.1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER.FRONT AND BOTH REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD RODENT,STANDING WATER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/9/15.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,SERVED AND HANDLED SUCH AS ICE CREAM CANDY,SHAKES,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:25 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COUNTER TOPS ,STORAGE CABINETS,BLENDER,DISH RACK,,MOP SINK BASIN,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,MIXERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM,MOP SINK AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALL BEHIND DOOR IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON PILLARS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 1, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME ICE BUILD UP ON CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER; REMOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN CLOSET NEXT TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL ICE CREAM FREEZERS IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLOSET NEXT TO CUSTOMER WASHROOM CLUTTERED, REAR STORAGE AREA BY WALK-IN FREEZER CLUTTERED, AREA OUTSIDE OF PREMISES BEHIND REAR DOOR CLUTTERED WITH EQUIPMENT (CHAIRS, TABLES ETC); ALL AREAS MUST BE CLUTTER FREE; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. ADVISED TO PROVIDE A UTILITY RACK NEAR UTILITY SINK FOR HANGING OF WET MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Mar 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OR PROVIDE FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ALL ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINES DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR HAND SINK IN THE NORTH PREP AREA AND STOP THE CONTINUOUS DRIP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM THE HALL CLOSET NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 4, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED FLOOR IN REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTD TO FINISH FLOORS SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLBASE MISSING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/EXCEESIVE WEEDS/DEBRIS AT OUTSIDE REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge on file is from Oct 10, 2024. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge.
Has Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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