Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade

Chicago Health Dept

4100 W MADISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

8 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 26

2026

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14OBSERVED NO OPERABLE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 OBSERVED NO OPERABLE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT.

MAY 20

2026

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR REACH-IN COOLER, ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK, ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES IN FRONT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (62.4F) AT MULTIPLE SINKS. HOT WATER SHALL BE AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO OPERABLE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND/OR EQUIPMENT.

APR 29

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLNG UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTINTG IN SAID AREA AS WELL AS 2 DOOR/UPRIGHT COOLER IN FRONT PREP.

SEP 25

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA GRILLS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PIPING UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

JUL 16

2024

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDES THERMOMETERS FOR THE INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE. MUST BE MAINTAINED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR BULK CONTAINERS, FLOUR, CORNMEAL, SEASONINGS, ETC.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Other

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AS WELL AS RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AND FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HIDING SPACES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED-OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

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JUN 22

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 18

2021

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

OCT 1

2021

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VALID, ORIGINAL CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 51.0F. ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MOPS AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR HALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND GARBAGE CONTAINER TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TES STRIPS OR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE BIN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE BIN IN WASHROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE ITEMS.

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