NOV 20
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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AIN'T SHE SWEET CAFE BEVERLY.
EAT. 90/100
9920 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 20, 2025 · passed
10 of 12 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE RETURN ARE VENT AND THE A/C VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST IN NEED OF A DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW OR FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREAS.
MAR 202025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 132024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARPET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARPET TO HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING AREA IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2023
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE LIDS AND CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 232022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 23
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINER WITH SPICE MIXTURE WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS ON BULK CONTAINERS.
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MAY 272021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 202021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2021
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLERS, JERK CHICKEN SALAD 52.7F, SLICED CHICKEN 52.5F, SLICED TOMATOES 49.8F-57F, TURKEY 51.8F, HAM 51.7F, CHEESE 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $80 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLERS 51F, 57F AND DISPLAY COOLER 52.3F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 12020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 1
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF ( TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 7-LBS OF COOKED JERK SALMON AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 62.0F AT COST APPROX $210.00. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
observed peeling paint on walls in rear prep area. must repair.
FEB 152019PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS AND JERK CHICKEN SALAD DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
JUN 112018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 11
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
FEB 272017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →