MAR 31
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PAK SWEETS INC..
YOUR CALL. 57/100
2326 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 31, 2026 · passed
9 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL OF THE COOKING STOVE AND PREP COUNTERS.
MAR 162026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
JAN 262026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 152026FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2026
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
CLOSE AND SEAL THE LID FOR THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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.
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NOV 142025FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2025
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREP AREA BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EAST SIDE PREP AREA EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NUMEROUS DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CREVICES BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 42025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 82025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR PREP AREA SHELVES (BY SPICES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SHELVES.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 102025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 192024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
MAR 82023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 182023FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
APR 252022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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