Sweet Cafe
6348 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 29, 2026
Sweet Cafe was last inspected on January 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
January 29, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy ice build up on interior of walk in freezer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food manager certificate posted on site. Instructed manager to ensure an originial city of chicago food manager certificate is on site and is posted at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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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: Observed no certificates for food handlers. Must provide proof of food handler certificates for all staff who handle food.
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: Observed all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink at the beverage station in the indoor patio area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle for the womens toilet room and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.