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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Xocoberry

5158 S Kedzie Ave

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Xocoberry last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Sep 18, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Xocoberry ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 18, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 49F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10LBS OF TCS FOOD AT COST OF $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED REFRIDGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA NOT AT ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE IS OBSERVED AT 50F. (UNIT REPAIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, TEMPERATURE AT 41F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HOLD UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 22, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

License

Sep 18, 2025

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

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