What is DE Colores Ice Cream Inc.'s health inspection score?

DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. last inspected?

DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. was last inspected on February 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. have?

DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. has 31 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. safe to eat at?

DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. serve?

DE Colores Ice Cream Inc. serves Dessert cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

DE Colores Ice Cream Inc.

Name: DE Colores Ice Cream Inc.
Address: 3838 W 49TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 66

3838 W 49TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/5/2026

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0Fair

Dessert•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 31% of dessert restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Feb 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+14 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

3838 W 49TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.13(C): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

35/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THEM AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORED. INSTD TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MALE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE HALL AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED VENT ABOVE STOVE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING ALL INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF ICE MACHINE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE, AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE HALL AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN,
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE STOVE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTLET COVERS MISSING ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND STAFF HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND MINOR DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY NONFUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING. MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, MAINTAIN ON SITE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/15/21 REPORT 2522760 NOT CORRECTED: 58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 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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