SUGAR BLOW, LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

3409 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

5 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE An ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL WITH SAID CERTIFICATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MINI TOASTER OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NONE OF THE LIGHTS (2) WORKING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 26
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EMPANADAS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUL 16
2020
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SAID LOCATIONS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UTILITY ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

JUL 15
2020
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH BOWL AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL AT REAR PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SAID LOCATIONS.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UTILITY ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

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