Sugar Baby's Cafe

Chicago Health Dept

742 W GARFIELD BLVD · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

3 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Aug 2022.

Last inspected Aug 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2022

Inspection history

AUG 18

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND FRYER BASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND GRIME ON SHELVING AND CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET IN WASHROOM NOT ABLE TO FLUSH AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MAINTENANCE ARRIVED PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION, TOILET OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA(UNDER TABLES, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-306.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK AT COUNTER TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING,DISH CART,FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALL TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR,EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND OVERHEAD DOOR FRAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGERS TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21

2021

FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER AT 77.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 0.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,IN LOWER CABINET AT FRONT HAND SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTE 4/21/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD AT FRONT HAND SINK AT COUNTER TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE.MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR ELIMINATE OVER SIZED POTS.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING,DISH CART,FRYER CABINET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALL TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR,EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND OVERHEAD DOOR FRAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGERS TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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