Swadesi Cafe
328 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 27, 2026
Swadesi Cafe was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 27, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) displayed on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of coffee area ice machine to be mildly soiled. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of ice machine and maintain all food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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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 several tcs food items (cooked chicken, cooked potatoes) in cold-hodling units throughout facility stored covered by food container lids or plastic wrap while cooling. Instructed to store tcs food items loosely-covered or uncovered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling and maintain.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate while facility is preparing tcs food items (proteins, dairy, fried foods) at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at least one food employee with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) displayed on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no sanitation manager certificate.must provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no hand soap/dispenser at hand sink by coffee preparation areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-030c.supplied hand soap by the end of inspection.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate while handling tcs foods.(handles chicken,milk,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, Instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Keeping spoons and knives at prep kitchen in standing water at room temperature. Instructed to keep utensils according to health code, ie.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensil after washing.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for service manager, Instructed to obtain.
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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.