Pak Sweets Inc.

Chicago Health Dept

2326 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026); 7 critical violations across the last 12 months.

14 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 7 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

Inspection history

MAR 31

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL OF THE COOKING STOVE AND PREP COUNTERS.

MAR 16

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

JAN 26

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 15

2026

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE MOP SINK AND BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WOODEN CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE DRAWERS AND CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

CLOSE AND SEAL THE LID FOR THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

DEC 3

2025

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 14

2025

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREP AREA BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EAST SIDE PREP AREA EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NUMEROUS DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS, SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL FROM PREP AREA SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH LITTER, CAR TIRE, FURNITURE AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE ETC.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CREVICES BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, FROM REPORT #2626511 DATED ON 11/04/25, NOT CORRECTED-STILL EVIDENCE OF PESTS. #38 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES IN TABLESIDE CAN OPENER, 1 LIVE ROACH ON BOTTLE OF BLEACH IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA, AND OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CABINETS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.

NOV 4

2025

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA AND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALS THROUGHOUT.

APR 8

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR PREP AREA SHELVES (BY SPICES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FEB 10

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BULID UP WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR PREP AREA SHELVES (BY SPICES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

APR 19

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSILATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM VALVE UNDER THE HANDWSHING SINK. DUE TO SAID SINK PIPE LEAKING. AFTER MY REQUEST HOT AND COLD WATER WAS TURNED ON AT SINK.A BUCKET WAS PLACE UNDER THE PIPE OF SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING ON EACH SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT,6LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 99.5F AND 12 MEAT SAMOSA AT 110.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 8,VALUE 45.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,25LB COOKED CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 54.9F AND 25LB OF COOKED CURRY POTATO AT TEMP OF 59.9F. BOTH PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 50, VALUE 400. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MAR 8

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 26

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 18

2023

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

APR 25

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED AND LOCATED.

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