Vosges Haut-Chocolat
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2013, Vosges Haut-Chocolat has seven inspections in the public record. On Nov 2, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Vosges Haut-Chocolat's record stops at Nov 2, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited three times.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 2, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF NON-WORKING PREP COOLER BEHIND DISPLAY COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR TOILET ROOM, REPAIR NON WORKING TOILET IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DISPLAY COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREA.
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Aug 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO ONE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN CLASS. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES YOU ARE OPEN AND OPERATING AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE FRONT AND REAR FREEZERS.
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Jan 23, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO ONE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN CLASS. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES YOU ARE OPEN AND OPERATING AND POTANTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Nov 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN ,WITH OVERFLOWNG GARBAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS/GARBAGE ALL AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY AND SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING/PREPARING CAPPUCCINO, HOT CHOCOLATE, COFFEE,LATTE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND BY THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AND REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM, IST FLOOR. (WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Nov 22, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED EARTH. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Nov 18, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND O PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100 PPM, AND USE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-18-09 NOT CORRECTED.#34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON 1ST FLOOR, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND LITTER.#35- REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT MANAGER OFFICE AREA.#37-RESTROOM DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.#41-ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF FLOOR.#42-HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.#43-OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED EARTH. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT CHOCOLATE FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM FAUCET OF UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Nov 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND O PPM CHLORINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100 PPM, AND USE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-18-09 NOT CORRECTED.#34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON 1ST FLOOR, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND LITTER.#35- REPAIR HOLES IN CEILING OF BASEMENT MANAGER OFFICE AREA.#37-RESTROOM DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE.#41-ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF FLOOR.#42-HAIR RESTRAINTS NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.#43-OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UNUSED ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEMENT FLOOR CRACKED, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED EARTH. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BASEMENT CHOCOLATE FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM FAUCET OF UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vosges Haut-Chocolat last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vosges Haut-Chocolat on file is from Nov 2, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vosges Haut-Chocolat?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vosges Haut-Chocolat.
Has Vosges Haut-Chocolat's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vosges Haut-Chocolat have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vosges Haut-Chocolat 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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