Did De Colores Ice Cream Inc. pass its last health inspection?

De Colores Ice Cream Inc. at 3838 W 49th St was inspected on Feb 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at De Colores Ice Cream Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

De Colores Ice Cream Inc.

3838 W 49th St, Chicago 60632 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 5, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 5, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.13(C): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND BOWLS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS AND BOWLS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREA.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 5, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 1, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 22, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 20, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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De Colores Ice Cream Inc. — questions

Did De Colores Ice Cream Inc. pass its last health inspection?: De Colores Ice Cream Inc. at 3838 W 49th St was inspected on Feb 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at De Colores Ice Cream Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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