Conditional

Give Me Sugah

2234 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649

Restaurant ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 2, 2026

Give Me Sugah was last inspected on October 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 2, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

    Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in throughout facility. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to business. All kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is smooth and easy to clean and a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods with no valid and original city of chicago food service manager holder on site. Pic has reciept for reciporcity dated 9/25/2025 on site. Informed person in charge a valid and original city of chicago food service certificate and its holder must remain posted on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all city of chicago cfm. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk storage containers with name of product inside of container and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers, prep tables, top of stove and storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors around under and behind kitchen equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall next to the toilet in the washroom; instructed to seal hole.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow device at the utility sink in the furnace area; instructed to provide/install a backflow device.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings between the wall and floor on the west side of the kitchen behind the storage shelf and in the utility closet by the utility sink; instructed to seal openings.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a working thermometers inside front display coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage receptacle in the washroom. Must provide with lid as required.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall and ceiling in poor repair in the washroom. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required. Instructed manager to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside any of the reach coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers with flour, sugar, and loose tea not labeled. Instructed manager to label all container with common name when contents are not in the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (spoons, spatulas, etc.) stored improperly. Instructed manager to store utensils with the handles up to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged gaskets on reach in cooler in main prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of cooling equipment with food spillage. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged/water stained ceiling in rear near back door and in toilet room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no coving or baserboard along west wall of main prep area. Instructed manager to provide/repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable face mask, disposable latex gloves, disposable mop head) on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sink in serving area and washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted when tcs food(turkey chili 138.6f). Instructed manager to post valid certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: -501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable face mask, disposable latex gloves, disposable mop head) on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels for the prepackaged desserts available for sale at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide labels with ingredients.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels for the prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter for all prepackaged items that contain an allergen (nuts, eggs, dairy). Instructed to provide a allergen warning label for all prepackaged desserts. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a one inch gap under the front entrance door. Instructed to make the door rodent proofed and tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed duct tape being used on the coving by the rear exit door and under the 3 compartment sink. Observed the walls not finish with raw wood inside of the toilet room. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies (disposable face mask, disposable latex gloves, disposable mop head) on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels for the prepackaged desserts available for sale at the front customer counter. Instructed to provide labels with ingredients.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels for the prepackaged desserts for sale at the front customer counter for all prepackaged items that contain an allergen (nuts, eggs, dairy). Instructed to provide a allergen warning label for all prepackaged desserts. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity. Observed about 30 rodent droppings located in the food prep area; about 10 rodent droppings under the shelves, about 10 rodent droppings under the 3 compartment sink and about 10 rodent droppings located under the oven by the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a one inch gap under the front entrance door. Instructed to make the door rodent proofed and tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a closed receptacle is needed inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed duct tape being used on the coving by the rear exit door and under the 3 compartment sink. Observed the walls not finish with raw wood inside of the toilet room. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the three comp sink at the third compartment; repair leak from the pipe.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed eighty mouse droppings on premises. Found eighty mouse droppings on the floor in the furnace room, under the three comp sink, in the utility closet and under/behind kitchen equipment (stove, refrigeration units); must clean all affected areas. Must have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the floor by the reach in freezer; seal hole in floor. Clean floor in areas mentioned in violation #18.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the pipe underneath the three comp sink at the third compartment; repair leak from the pipe.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing waste water in mop bucket; instructed to remove standing waste water from mop bucket when done using.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food container in pre area,instructed to label containers

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the rear storage area,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use at prep area

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.