Ain't She Sweet Cafe
526 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653
Restaurant ZIP 60653 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 1, 2026
Ain't She Sweet Cafe was last inspected on May 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 1, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the two door refrigerator. Improper: chicken 50.1 f to 52.5 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $300.00. Through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed beverages stored on floor in basement toilet room. Instructed to remove to prevent possible contamination. Food may not be stored in toilet rooms, must maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables throughout premise improperly. Instructed to store inside soultion at least 50 ppm in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed sandwich trays stored improperly inside cabinets as well as on storage carts in basement. Instructed to invert to prevent possible contaminaton.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the deep freezer in the basement with ice build up. Must defrost and clean, also clean the upright freezer to remove spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods inside the front prep cooler at improper internal temperatures such as: 15lbs of raw chicken at 60f, 5lbs of cooked grilled chicken at 59.0f and 7lbs of cooked jerk chicken at 49.0f. A total 27lbs at $350 were discarded and denatured. Priority citation issued #7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 60f. COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT HOLDS A AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all new food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom; clean vent to remove dust.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 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: No hand washing signs at the designated hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the wash cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: All toilet rooms need trash receptacles with lids/covers. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids/covers and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All city of chicago certified food managers must take the allergen training course and provide proof the requirement was met.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.