Pass

Tiger Sugar

2116 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 30, 2026

Tiger Sugar was last inspected on June 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 30, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed a small opening in the center of the rear exit door; instructed to seal opening to avoid possible rodent 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 missind door handles at the two door cooler in the chicken cooking area; instructed to install door handles.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the door handles of the walk-in coolers, exterior surfaces of the refrigeration units, bottoms of prep tables, and bottom area of fryers.

    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 in the prep areas, clean walls in cooking area around and behind equipment, clean floors in kitchen area under sinks and other equipment. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen area where needed to remove dust observed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cluttered storage rooms; instructed to organize and mantain all both storage areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a small area of the lower wall in the rear storage area missing wall coving; instructed to replace coving where needed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the fryers.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Corrected-manager with city of chicago manager certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 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.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in dining, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment, tables, and floor mats. Instructed to remove.

      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: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      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: "observed grease spilled on ground near grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area and waste grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued."

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      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 no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, shrimp, egg, fried dough, etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handwashing sinks in the front service/prep area and in the chicken frying area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Fried chicken (65.1f) and raw chciken (55.6f) both found in the two door cold holding unit in the chicken frying prep area. The upon entering prep area observed food hanlder quickly putting tcs food item into the two door cold holding unit. Instructed to keep all cold holding foods at 41f or below.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dry ingredient and liquid ingredient storage containers not labeled in the chicken frying prep area.instructed to label with common food 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: Observed electrical insect control devices stored above prep tables and pastries. Instructed to relocate devices so they are not above food items and prep tables.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop improperly stored in the ice bin at the front prep area. Also, no cover for the ice bin in the front prep area. Instructed to properly store and provide a cover for the ice bin.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves under the food prep tables in the chicken frying prep area with debris and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the garbage lid slightly damaged on the outdoor garbage receptacle. Instructed to replace lid and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the chicken prep area with grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain to keep receptacle rodent proof.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: still observed digital and stick insect control devices improperly stored throughout facility. Found on food prep table with food items in the deep drying prep area and on the ceilings in the dishwashing area. Instructed to relocate from food prep tables and cooking equipment and mentioned ceiling tiles.

      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: 6-501.111: still observed approximately 15 big flies throughout rear food prep facility. Found in the dishwashing area, deep frying area, dining area, and near mop sink. Instructed to eliminate live fly activity, provide a new pest control report on site.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed the floors throughout the front and rear of the facility in need of cleaning especially under the shelves and three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site at this time. Instructed all food handlers must have food handler certificates and provide records on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed no allergen certificate for the certified food manager on site. Insturcted all certified food managers must have allergen trining and proof on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in the front prep area, rear deep frying prep area. Equip handwashing sinks with hand drying provisions at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

      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: Observed no soap at handwashing sinks in the front food prep area and the deep-frying prep area. Instructed to equip all handwashing sinks with soap at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), consolidated with above citation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures. Found container or fried chicken at 83.0f. Management discarded mentioned chicken. Approximately 20lbs at $125 worth of product discared. Instructed to keep hot holding temperatures of tcs foods 135 or above at all times in hot holding units. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures tcs foods. Found 2 containers of raw marinated chicken at stored on food prep tables at temperatures ranging 53.0f-67.8f). Manager discarded approximately 30lbs at $140 worth of product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below inside cold holding units. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #21

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water throughout facility. Handwashing sinks in prep areas, three compartment sink used for ware washing, toilet room found at temperatures ranging (76.0-77.0f). Instructed to restore handwashing sinks to 100.0f and three compartment sink 110.0f and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a box of frozen chicken being improperly thawed on a shelf under a food prep table in the deep-frying prep area. Instructed to properly thaw tcs foods in a cold hold unit or running under cold water.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed digital and stick insect control devices improperly stored throughout facility. Found on food prep table with food items in the deep drying prep area, on the shield of the deep-frying unit, and on the ceilings in the dishwashing area. Instructed to relocate from food prep tables and cooking equipment and mentioned ceiling tiles.

      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 approximately 6-10 big flies throughout rear food prep facility and approximately 25-35 mice droppings in the rear storage area on the floors and wooden pallets. Instructed to eliminate fly activity and remove mice droppings, must clean and sanitize affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop improperly stored inside the ice bin in the front food prep area. Instructed to properly store with the handle not making contact with ice.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the front and rear of the facility in need of cleaning especially under the shelves and three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site at this time. Instructed all food handlers must have food handler certificates and provide records on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certificate for the certified food manager on site. Insturcted all certified food managers must have allergen trining and proof on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the rear storage area with clutter. Instructed to remove all clutter, organize the area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on premises as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 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: Found no hand washing soap at exposed hand sink in kitchen and no hand drying device or papertowels at the exposed hand sink or in the washroom; instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) issued. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door at the bottom not rodent proofed as required; must rodent proof door as required by eliminating light at bottom of door and sealing 1/4 inch gap.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the washroom door not self closing; instructed to provide a self closing device for the washroom door.

      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 city of chicago food service manager on duty as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • 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

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Found the inspection summary report from june 17, 2022 in the pest control log book and not posted in plain view of customers; instructed to post and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  9. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide employee health policies for all employees. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks. Instructed to install

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in reach in coolers at all times. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a stem thermometer to accurately take temperatures of all tcs productes. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site instructed to provide and maintain to measure sanitizer.

      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: Must provide covered garbage container in washroom correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage container must be closed with no garbage over flowing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in rear storage rooms must be removed instructed to corrected

      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: No city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler certificates for all employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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