Pak Sweets

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 16, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a ciy of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report#2642428 on 09/09/2026. #47. Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and/or replace. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs food are being prepared and served such as omelet paratha, beef samosa, half fry egg, soups, chicken bun kabob etc. Instructed above that city of chicago foodservice manager has to be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Sep 9, 2026 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge does not have a ciy of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory provided on menu board. Instructed to provide consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for all items that can be ordered with raw or undercooked animal food products (omelet eggs, hamburgers, beef etc.). Cdph consumer advisory guide was given as an example. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2633337 on 03/31/2026. #39. Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor. #47. Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and/or replace. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs food are being prepared and served such as omelet paratha, beef samosa, half fry egg, soups, chicken bun kabob etc. Instructed above that city of chicago foodservice manager has to be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Mar 31, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the kitchen area, dishwashing area and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maint floors throughout kitchen especially along wall of the cooking stove and prep counters.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Mar 16, 2026 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the grease trap located beneath the 3-compartment sink. Clean all cooking equipment with encrusted grease buildup including the oven, deep fryers and stoves. Clean the stainless steel storage shelves at the cook's line and exterior of all food storage containers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the floor beneath the dry storage shelves and under the cooking equipment. Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean under cooking equipment. Must clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jan 26, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the exterior of the grease trap located beneath the 3-compartment sink. Clean all cooking equipment with encrusted grease buildup including the oven, deep fryers and stoves. Clean the stainless steel storage shelves at the cook's line and exterior of all food storage containers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the grease and food debris on the floor beneath the dry storage shelves and under the cooking equipment. Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 15, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 15 rat droppings on the floor beneath the mop sink and beneath the dry storage shelving next to the rear exit door. Also observed approx. 30 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear food prep area under the dry storage shelves, in the wooden cabinets behind the front counter and behind the 2-door prep cooler against the wall behind the front counter. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings throughout. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 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 dead cockroaches in the drawers and cabinets behind the front counter. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead insects from the premises.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the grease trap located beneath the 3-compartment sink. Clean all cooking equipment with encrusted grease buildup including the oven, deep fryers and stoves. Clean the stainless steel storage shelves at the cook's line and exterior of all food storage containers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Close and seal the lid for the grease trap to prevent pest activity.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the floor beneath the dry storage shelves and under the cooking equipment. Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Dec 3, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Nov 14, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage at prep area handwash sink. Must provide employees handwash signage at all handwash sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation, from report #2626511 dated on 11/04/25, not corrected-still evidence of pests. #38 observed 3 live roaches on wall at dishwash area, 2 live roaches in tableside can opener, 1 live roach on bottle of bleach in utensil washing area, and over 40 live small flies on walls at dishwash and food prep areas. Instructed manager must remove all insect/pest activity by date of reinspection. Priority violation 7-42-090. Instructed manager to call pest control operator for service. Additionally, over 50 rodent droppings in cabinets at front counter area.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Prep area bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager all bulk containers must be labeled with contents name.

     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: East side prep area exit door not rodent proof. Must rodent proof door.

     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: Numerous dead cockroaches throughout facility. Must remove all dead cockroaches.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up on interior/exterior of all prep area coolers, shelves and table tops. Must clean all equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed establishment using aluminum tin foil on prep area shelves and equipment surfaces. Instructed manager must remove aluminum tin foil from prep area shelves and equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Must provide working stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage area with litter, car tire, furniture around garbage container. Must remove items and maintain outside garbage 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 accumulated food debris/dirt build up on floors, ceiling tiles and walls throughout prep areas and dishwash area. Instructed manager must detail clean floors, ceiling tiles and walls throughout. Remove all dirt, debris, grease etc.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed crevices between compartments at 3-compartment sink with accumulated food/dirt build up. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Nov 4, 2025 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches on wall at dishwash area and 40 live small flies on walls at dishwash area. Instructed manager must remove all insect/pest activity by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Advised to call pest control operator for service.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris/dirt build up on floor and walls throughout prep areas and dishwash area. Instructed manager must detail clean floors and wals throughout.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Apr 8, 2025 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on rear prep area shelves (by spices). Instructed manager must clean shelves.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on exterior of grease trap under 3-compartment sink. Must clean exterior of 3-compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink missing stoppers. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Some food handlers missing food handlers certificates. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. Feb 10, 2025 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: No splash guard/protective barrier between rear prep area handwash sink and prep table. Must provide a splash guard/protective barrier between rear prep area handwash sink and prep table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust bulid up walk in cooler fan covers and food debris on rear prep area shelves (by spices). Instructed manager must clean shelves and walk in cooler fan covers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food/grease build up on rear prep area floor under and around cooking equipment. Must clean rear prep area floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Some food handlers missing food handlers certificates. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified with names of employees on premises.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Some food managers without food allergen training certificates. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Apr 19, 2024 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No towels provided at handwashing sink in prep areas. After my request paper towels was provided. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c),consilated with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink at rear prep area not accessible for handwashing. Hot and cold water was turned off from valve under the handwshing sink. Due to said sink pipe leaking. After my request hot and cold water was turned on at sink.a bucket was place under the pipe of said sink. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c) consolided with above citation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No soap provided on both handwashing sinks in prep areas.after my request soap was provided at said sink.instructed to provide soap for proper handwashing on each said sinks. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper temperature, stored inside hot holding unit,6lb of cooked chicken at temp of 99.5f and 12 meat samosa at 110.7f. Hot food must maintain temp of 135f and above.pounds 8,value 45.food discarded and denatured by the manager. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler ,25lb cooked chick peas at temp of 54.9f and 25lb of cooked curry potato at temp of 59.9f. Both product discarded and denatured. No time and temperature log provided.pounds 50, value 400. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,consolidated with above violation

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the box freezers. Must use washable containers or food grade disposable plastic bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

13. Mar 8, 2023 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers with no hair restraints. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

14. Jan 26, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Jan 18, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.

      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: Found 25 mice droppings along walls under 3 compartment sink areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a. Must remove all mice droppings and notify pest control operator.

      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: Found pots not stored properly.must store inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

16. Apr 25, 2022 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the utility sink located in the rear kitchen preparation area by the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device so that it can be easily serviced and located.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

17. Sep 23, 2021 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations