Sugars Plus
525 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Grocery Store ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 22, 2026
Sugars Plus was last inspected on October 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
October 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors with missing tile and voids. Instructed person in charge to repair floor and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling air vents with build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered throughout facility in the following areas; front counter area near three compartment sink, side counter area along counter, rear storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize areas, and inform license pest control technician of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed rust build up on shelving on sales floor. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet fixtures in restroom with brown build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors with missing tile and voids. Instructed person in charge to repair floor and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling air vents with build up of dust. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed broken door handle on upright freezer containing icecream. Instructd to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed premises with excessive clutter and storage accumulation of miscellaneus items in various areas (unused beauty supply space, rear area where 3 compartment is stored, storage area leading to rear exit door, spaces adjacent to front prep area and sales floor and back yard where outside receptacle is stored. Instructed to remove and organize all miscellaneus items, beauty supplies, unused equipment, clothing articles stacked in piles restricting access to walls, floors and corners. Instructed to maintain in order to prevent pest harborage and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed water damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout premise in sales floor, front and rear storage areas. Instructd to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors in need of cleaning throughout premise. Instructed to remove all trash and food debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed cfm without allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in front prep area inaccessible during time of inspection filled with pots, mugs, cooking utensils and other miscellaneous cookware. Instructed to remove all stored items inside sdink basin and use handsink for handwashing only as required. Must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #-38-030 (c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site for testing internal tempertaures of tcs foods prepared on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door of facility with inadequate door sweep. Instructed to repair and maintain in order to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION TO INCLUDE PROOF OF SERVICE AGREEMENT AS WELL AS SERVICE REPORTS FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.# 7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on premise. Noted approximately 20 small black live flies throughout prep area and rear storage. Noted approximately 120 or more small rodent droppings on premise in the following places during time of inspection... They are as follows, front prep shelving unit scattered in between equipment and boxes, along wooden ledge underneath countertop where ninja slushy machines, hot hold unit and working ingredients are stored, around base of hot water heater in front, on floors throughout storage space (unused beauty supply), underneath chip racks, in rear scattered on floors and shelving in both storage spaces across from where 3 compartment sink is located and leading to rear exit door. Instructed to contact pest control for service, remove all said droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate rodent and fly activity. Priority foundation violation.…
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken door handle on upright freezer containing icecream. Instructd to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room plumbing fixtures in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed garbage can in toiletroom without covering, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed premises with excessive clutter and storage accumulation of miscellaneus items in various areas (unused beauty supply space, rear area where 3 compartment is stored, storage area leading to rear exit door, spaces adjacent to front prep area and sales floor and back yard where outside receptacle is stored. Instructed to remove and organize all miscellaneus items, beauty supplies, unused equipment, clothing articles stacked in piles restricting access to walls, floors and corners. Instructed to maintain in order to prevent pest harborage and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout premise in sales floor, front and rear storage areas. Instructd to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in need of cleaning throughout premise. Instructed to remove all trash and food debris and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed cfm without allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain as required.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the front entrance and rear exit doors not completely rodent proofed as required; instructed to rodent proof all doors to avoid possible rodent entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow device at utility sink; instructed to provide a backflow device for utility sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No self closing device at washroom door; instructed to provide a self closing device for washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed one rear storage room cluttered with items; instructed to remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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