Pass

Sonny's Cafe/Saic

280 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 14, 2026

Sonny's Cafe/Saic was last inspected on July 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

July 14, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : must provide food handlers training for all employees and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sinks in both gender toilet rooms 231-71.1f(right side) and 230-70.2f(left side) and other ones not operable,also hand washing sink in prep area is clogged and water has been shut off.instructed to use 1- compartment sink for hand washing,provide soap & towels.must have hot running water at 100.0f and maintain.must repair or replace and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate boxed food items from floor in corner near 1- door reach in cooler and office to prevent contamination.

      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: Must remove foil from 3- door prep cooler on line to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from grill table,hot holding cabinet.must defrost excessive ice from ice cream chest freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cold water faucet has a heavy spraying leak from handle.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove plastic and tape from walls surrounding outlets so wall surfaces may be smooth and easily cleanable behind cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light at hood of 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: Must provide food handlers training for all employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 47.3-52.5f. Observed cold tcs foods, shredded cheese(48.7-50.2f), shredded lettuce(52.5f), sour cream(47.3f)and butter(48.0-48.6f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $40 weighing 6lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed two door cold holding unit with three drawers in prep area at improper ambient temperature of 48.6f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on two door cold holding unit with three drawers in prep area. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes stored on floor in sonny's cafe near vending machines. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanabiliy.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in all gender washrooms at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 63.3-72.5f. Observed improper ambient temperatures at left handwashing sink in all gender washroom 230(near stairwell 2) and right handwashing sink in all gender washroom 231(near stairwell 3)instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Note: there is one other properly functioning handwashing sink in both all gender washrooms on second floor.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2597950 dated 07/23/2024 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued. Found no proof of allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all food employees during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.