What is Cocoa & CO's health inspection score?

Cocoa & CO has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cocoa & CO last inspected?

Cocoa & CO was last inspected on February 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cocoa & CO have?

Cocoa & CO has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cocoa & CO safe to eat at?

Cocoa & CO has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cocoa & CO serve?

Cocoa & CO serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cocoa & CO

Name: Cocoa & CO
Address: 1651 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 84

1651 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/17/2026

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0Good

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #300 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Feb 17, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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

1651 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2024

2 inspections

Nov

Feb 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

11 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 License

Feb 26

Complaint Re-Inspection 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
: 4-101.19--- NOTED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DAMAGED/CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO NOTED WITH A HOLE SEALED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF THE CONVECTION OVEN DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--- LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE CONTAINER WITH POOLING WATER.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13---- NOTED AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED DISHES BEING WASHED INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH NOTED DISH SOAP, SCRUBBING SPONGES IN SINK AND A DRYING MAT WITH CLEAN DRYING GLASSWARE AND UTENSILS. REVIEWED ALL DISHWASHING MUST BE DONE IN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE COUNTER TOP ABOVE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DAMAGED/CRACKED AND IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO NOTED WITH A HOLE SEALED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON SITE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE REAR CHOCOLATE BLENDER, CONVECTION OVEN AND REAR SMALL WHITE COOLER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK INTO A PLASTIC CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE CONTAINER WITH POOLING WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 24

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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