Ain't She Sweet Cafe

Chicago Health Dept

526 E 43RD ST · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

10 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected May 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 1
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. IMPROPER: CHICKEN 50.1 F TO 52.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00. THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 24
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BEVERAGES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS, MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISE IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SOULTION AT LEAST 50 PPM IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SANDWICH TRAYS STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE CABINETS AS WELL AS ON STORAGE CARTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATON.

DEC 2
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

APR 16
2024
PASS · 0 violations
APR 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 15LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 60F, 5LBS OF COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN AT 59.0F AND 7LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN AT 49.0F. A TOTAL 27LBS AT $350 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 60f. COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT HOLDS A AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.

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DEC 11
2023
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 3
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 2
2021
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

FEB 24
2020
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL TOILET ROOMS NEED TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

FEB 7
2019
PASS · 0 violations

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