Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Mar 28, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO SCREEN DOOR FOR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR LEAVE FRONT DOOR CLOSED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARIN/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. MAKING SMOOTHIES, SANDWICHES, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY EMPLOYEE ON SITE WITH NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE OF THE REAR REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 11, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE WOODEN PLATFORM THAT THE FREEZER CHEST IS STORED ON IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE AREA WITH BLACK RESIDUE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 29, 2023
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY JUICING LEMONS FOR LEMONADE AND PACKGAING LEMONADE ON SITE. ALSO OBSERVED JUICED LEMONADE FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE. OBSERVED NO WARNING LABEL OR HACCP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HACCP OR WARNING LABEL FOR PREPACKAGED JUICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE WOODEN PLATFORM THAT THE FREEZER CHEST IS STORED ON IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID DEAD BUGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/OFFICE AREA WITH BLACK RESIDUE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2022
License
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 3-201.11(A) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERT'S WITH LABELS FROM "ROSE BERRY'S" AND MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A INVOICE PROVIDING THE BUSINESS ADDRESS AND SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE OFFICIAL INVOICE FOR FOOD SOURCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 89F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIMES AND 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.13 OBSERVED TOILET OVERFLOWING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY CONVEY SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES ON SITE IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE PREPACKAGED AND REFRIGERATED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 3-502.11 OBSERVED MANUALLY CAPPED JUICES (MADE AT THE FACILITY) ON SITE WITHOUT A PROPER/APPROVED VARIANCE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONTACT CDPH TO APPLY FOR A JUICING VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10-15 LIVE ANTS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 5 LIVE ANTS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ANT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DELI SANDWICHES AND DESSERTS FOR SALE IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELS THAT CONTAIN THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGENS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND AT THE TOP BY THE AIR CONDITIONER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAKE THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE WALL SURFACE TIGHT FITTING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 11, 2021
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT. ALSO MUST HAVE TEST STRIPS FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER(MOP WATER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop.
Has Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop 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 Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peace of Mine Dessert and Specialty Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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