FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
HOTEL CHOCOLAT INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 3, 2025
License
License #3056666
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120�F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120�F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection