What is Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop's health inspection score?

Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop last inspected?

Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop was last inspected on March 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop have?

Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop has 29 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop safe to eat at?

Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop

Name: Peace OF Mine Dessert And Specialty Shop
Address: 408 W 71st ST, Chicago, 60621
Rating: 77

408 W 71st ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 28, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

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Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

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

408 W 71st ST, Chicago, IL 60621

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

7 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
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.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE OF THE REAR REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD/LIQUID SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 23

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−19 pts

May 22

License InspectionFail

3 High5 Med7 Basic

15 total1 risk factor

26/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
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.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
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.

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
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.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).

Basic (7)

−14 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
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).
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.13 OBSERVED TOILET OVERFLOWING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY CONVEY SEWAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTER TO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED COVING MISSING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE WALL SURFACE TIGHT FITTING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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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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