Did Hotel Chocolat Inc. pass its last health inspection?

Hotel Chocolat Inc. at 900-902 W Armitage Ave was inspected on May 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Hotel Chocolat Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT FOR FACILITY (BOXED TABLES, CHAIRS, SHELVES, EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT D

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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

Hotel Chocolat Inc.

Name: Hotel Chocolat Inc.
Address: 900-902 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, US

900-902 W Armitage Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

May 29, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 29, 2025

#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT FOR FACILITY (BOXED TABLES, CHAIRS, SHELVES, EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AND TO STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 - NOTED RAW WOOD ON UNDERSIDE OF COUNTER WHERE CHOCOLATE LIQUID TAP IS INSTALLED AS WELL AS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND AT THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD TO ENSURE THAT IT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 - OBSERVED MISSING COVERS AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES/HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT COFFEE BAR PREP AREA, CREATING A NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL WALL AND CEILING ATTACHMENTS ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 - OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE FLOOR ON ALL WALLS IN THE HALL NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BELOW AND NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN ALL FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.18 - OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT WHERE PLUMBING FOR WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER IN SMALL COVE TO BE MISSING IN A 10 FT SECTION OF WALL, AT ABOUT 2 FEET HIGH. STUDS EXPOSED AND NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE WALL FULLY AND FINISH TO NOT HAVE ANY EXPOSED STUDS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO HAVE MISSING LIGHT COVER. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE COVER OR ADEQUATE SHIELDING FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 29, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 22, 2025	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 21, 2025	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 8, 2025	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)

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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Hotel Chocolat Inc. — questions

Did Hotel Chocolat Inc. pass its last health inspection?: Hotel Chocolat Inc. at 900-902 W Armitage Ave was inspected on May 29, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 4 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Hotel Chocolat Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) - OBSERVED EQUIPMENT FOR FACILITY (BOXED TABLES, CHAIRS, SHELVES, EQUIPMENT) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS STORAGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT D
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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