What is Hotel Chocolat Inc.'s health inspection score?

Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat Inc. last inspected?

Hotel Chocolat Inc. was last inspected on October 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hotel Chocolat Inc. have?

Hotel Chocolat Inc. has 13 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hotel Chocolat Inc. safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Hotel Chocolat Inc.

Name: Hotel Chocolat Inc.
Address: 3334 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 66

3334 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/2/2025

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Ranked #713 of 979 in Lakeview

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2 inspections

Last: Oct 2, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

3334 N SOUTHPORT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS COFFEE WITH MILK AND CREAM. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARAED AND SERVED IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND UTILITY ROOM AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

License InspectionPass

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED REAR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE INITAL USE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF THE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. AND NORTHWEST REAR OUTTERMOST DOOR WITH 1 INCH OPENING. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A TEMPORARY FOOD PROTECTION BARRIER AT CHOCOLATE LIQUID TAP LOCATED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FIXED GUARD
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RAW WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER WHERE CHOCOLATE LIQUID TAP IS INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
NOTED MISSING SCREWS ON LOBBY GREASE TRAP COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT SEAL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED UTILITY LINES IN REAR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING COVERS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED GAP BETWEEN FLOOR SINK AND FLOORS AT BOTH FLOOR SINKS IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLEANABILITY BY FILLING GAP. ALSO NOTED HOLE ON THE LEFT CORNER OF WEST WALL IN NORTH DRY STORAGE ROOM FROM LOBBY. THE BASE OF THE SAME WEST WALL NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED REAR VENTS WITH PEELING ALUMINUM COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 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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