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Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge

5226-5228 S Harper Ave, Chicago 60615 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 10, 2024

11

Inspections on record

9

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 10, 2024

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS, AND A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 10, 2024CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 10, 2021ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 1, 2020CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Aug 28, 2017Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jul 20, 2017CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Jun 21, 2016CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 10, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Nov 9, 2015CanvassFailRisk 2 (Medium)
Apr 1, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 2 (Medium)
Mar 19, 2013CanvassPassRisk 2 (Medium)
Dec 4, 2012LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

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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Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge — questions

Did Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge pass its last health inspection?
Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge at 5226-5228 S Harper Ave was inspected on Oct 10, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Kilwins Chocolates & Fudge?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS, AND A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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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