What is Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc's health inspection score?

Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc last inspected?

Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc have?

Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc safe to eat at?

Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc serve?

Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc

Name: Shokolad Pastry & Cafe, Inc
Address: 2524 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 78

2524 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Good

Cafe•Wicker Park

Ranked #293 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 40% of cafe restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2524 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Nov

Jul 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med2 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

46/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WIPING HER NOSE AND THEN HANDLED CLEAN PLATE AND 2- BOWLS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A RED PLASTIC BUCKET INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK.BUCKET WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA ONLY SANITIZER AT SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER DUMP OUT WATER FROM A COOKED ITEM INTO 3- COMP SINK,RINSE POT OUT UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACE ON DISH STORAGE SHELF WITHOUT SETTING UP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SETTING UP SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−49 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL SUGAR AND FLOUR CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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