Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 26, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     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 1/4" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • 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 reach-in cooler door not properly closing. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.115 observed debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain the outside dumpster area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed unused articles and equipment in storage areas and outside near rear door. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.14observed no operable ventilation hood. Instructed manager to provide operable ventilation over cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed no operable ventilation hood. Instructed manager to provide operable ventilation over cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for employees handling food and/or equipment.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. May 20, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   10 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     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: Observed over 50 rat droppings scattered on floor along walls near reach-in cooler, along walls near utility sink, on floor in rear storage area, on floor along walls in furnace room, inside cardboard boxes in front storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize al areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     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: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler door not properly closing. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water (62.4f) at multiple sinks. Hot water shall be available and provided at all sinks at all times. Priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside dumpster area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace 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 unused articles and equipment in storage areas and outside near rear door. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no operable ventilation hood. Instructed manager to provide operable ventilation over cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for employees handling food and/or equipment.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Apr 29, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometers inside coolng units, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting throughout prep area. Instructed to replace lightbulbs and increase lightintg in said area as well as 2 door/upright cooler in front prep.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Sep 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy equipment in prep area grills in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove grease and food debris on piping underneath equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jul 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provides thermometers for the inside of cooling units throughout prep/storage. Must be maintained to monitor equipment temperatures.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide common name labels for bulk containers, flour, cornmeal, seasonings, etc.

     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: Observed front doors of facility not rodent proof, instructed to enclose gap to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed miscellaneous items as well as restaurant equipment stored improperly throughout prep and front and rear of premise. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, organize and provide adequate shelving units at least 6 inches off floor for proper cleaning and to prevent pest hiding spaces.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the rear near unused equipment and storage as well as toilet room. Instructed to replace burned-out bulbs and increase lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training for food employees and maintain on-site for review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jun 22, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Oct 18, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap underneath front entrance door. Instructed to repair and make door tight fitting to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

8. Oct 1, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: See #2

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: No sanitizer available for 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Priority. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler temperature at 51.0f. All cooling equipment must maintain air temperature of 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap underneath front entrance door. Instructed to repair and make door tight fitting to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed mops and other cleaning equipment improperly stored in rear hall near utility sink. Instructed to elevate items from floor and garbage container to properly air dry.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ph test strips for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide chlorine tes strips or quaternary ammonium strips to properly measure sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No covered waste bin inside washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste bin in washroom for disposal of feminine items.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago certificate on site during time of inspection. Must provide valid, original certified manager certificate at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate