What is Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream's health inspection score?

Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream last inspected?

Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream was last inspected on November 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream have?

Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream safe to eat at?

Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream serve?

Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream serves Dessert cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream

Name: Kilwins Chocolates Fudge & Ice Cream
Address: 5224 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 81

5224 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/4/2025

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0Good

Dessert•Uptown

Ranked #213 of 745 in UptownBetter than 81% of dessert restaurants

Stable

2 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

5224 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (ICE CREAM, MILK, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CHOCOLATE PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REMOVE HAND TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL NEEDED STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OPEN/MISSING BASEBOARD COVING ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT HALLWAY. MUST SEAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED RAW BRICK WALLS IN THE FRONT DISPLAY PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL BRICK TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, CREVICES OR OPEN SEAMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Base deductions−20 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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