What is Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie's health inspection score?

Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie last inspected?

Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie was last inspected on December 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie have?

Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie safe to eat at?

Yes, Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie

Name: Leonidas Cafe Chocolaterie
Address: 59 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 93

59 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/30/2025

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0Excellent

Streeterville

Ranked #102 of 705 in Streeterville

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 30, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

59 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Oct 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass w/ Conditions

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

53/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES UP AND NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STORED FOR OVER 7 DAYS: (DELI MEAT HAM, DELI MEAT TURKEY, SAUTEED SPINACH, SAUTEED MUSHROOMS, QUICHE, AND CUT FRESH FRUIT) LABELED WITH PRODUCTION DATE OF 9/5 LOCATED IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER. PREPARED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF FOOD AT $100. ALSO NOTED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH AREA. HOT WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM OUT OF ORDER DUE TO TOILET NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED ARE 5/20/2021, MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 5/13/22.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Using cloth towel to place clean utensils to dry above 3-comp sink, instructed to air dry utensils only.

Base deductions−2 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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