What is Chocolate City's health inspection score?

Chocolate City has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chocolate City last inspected?

Chocolate City was last inspected on November 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chocolate City have?

Chocolate City has 12 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chocolate City safe to eat at?

Chocolate City has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chocolate City serve?

Chocolate City serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chocolate City

Name: Chocolate City
Address: 2015 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 44

2015 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Poor

American•Near West Side

Ranked #161 of 198 in Near West SideBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Nov 10, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-59

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

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Real-time Score: 41/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (44/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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2015 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES' HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINIKING FROM A COFFEE CUP WITHOUT A LID MUST PROVIDE COVER.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR MAN DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM AND SIDE MUST MAKE A TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD GUARDS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LIQUID DISH WASHING DISPENSING HOSES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO LONG MUST MAKE SHORTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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