SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARY'S SWEETS LLC.

BEAT. 34/100

2555 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Sep 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 22
2026
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

VIOLATION REMAINS. NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. 2-102.14(O) OUT PF 12/23/2025 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. 5-103.12 12/23/25. OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

VIOLATION REMAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR TRASH REMOVAL. TRASH HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM INSIDE FACILITY. -501.15 OUT PF 12/23/2025 OBSERVED TRASH BAGS INSIDE OF FACILITY NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER IN ALLEY OR AROUND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 23
2025
FAILED
19 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT PREP HANDSINK (43.8F), INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: EMPANADAS BEEF AT 123.1F AND CHICKEN AT 125.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: MILK FOUND AT 52.0F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE PREMISES WITHOUT ANY WORKING COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOR REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH BAGS INSIDE OF FACILITY NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER IN ALLEY OR AROUND FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE MANAGEMENT OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY ELECTRICAL BOX AND ON CEILING AT ENTERNCE UNDER REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE COUNTER BEHIND MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM PREVIOUSE INSPECTION #2602689 DATED 9/12/24 . MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED ASHTRAYS USED FOR SMOKING ON THE PREMISES WITH MARIJUANA IN AND ON IT. EVIDENCE OF BUTTS ON PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS THAT DO NO ADHERE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE.

SEP 12
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN (RAW WOOD).MUST REMOVE OR MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

SEP 5
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SOAP AT HAND SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030.MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND REACH IN COOLER NOT TURNED ON . PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST TURN ON FOR INSPECTION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO HANGING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLER AND 2 HOT HOLDING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020C.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE BARRIER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK WATER LINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST PROVIDE.

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 →

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