AUG 8
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SWEET HONEY TEA.
BEAT. 39/100
7601 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 8, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 10 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE THE BLUE RASPPBEERY AND CHERRY SLUSHY MACHINES ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE SLUSHY AND JUICE DISPENCER NOZZLES WITH A BUILD UP OF JUICE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT AND FREEZER IN NEED OF A DEATIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND WALL SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSSERVED NEW MANAGER JALEN RAY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND INFORMED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
JAN 102024FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2024
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING HANDLED (CHICKEN, POT ROAST) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATES POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
UNKNOWN SOURCE OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN, COOKED POT ROAST, AND GROUND BEEF ON SITE. NO INVOICES ON SITE OR PROOF OF SOURCE. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO HAVE PROOF OF SOURCE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OPEN SEAMS AND WORN WOOD AT OPENINGS OF STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL OPEN SEAMS AND WORN WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITIZER ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL CAULKING AROUND HANDWASH SINKS AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING. INSTD TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INST TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK FROM CEILING ACCUMULATING ON FRONT COUNTER AND CASH REGISTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER, NON WORKING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR (NU WAVE COOKING UNIT, FLAT TOP GRILL, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON USED/NON WORKIN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/19/23 REPORT 2569959 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT: MUST ELEVATE DRINKS OFF THE FLOOR 6", MUST ORGANIZE OTHER STOCK AND PAPER GOOD TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 55 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
JAN 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING SERVED (CHICKEN, POT ROAST) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATES POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT: MUST ELEVATE DRINKS OFF THE FLOOR 6", MUST ORGANIZE OTHER STOCK AND PAPER GOOD TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY.
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JUL 252022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2022
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER SMALL OVENS, INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLE, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR, WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS, SYRUP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES/DEBRIS, CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME
APR 182022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS WITH RAW WOOD AND PLASTIC LINING BEING USED AS SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS TO MAKE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLE, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK TO BE READING 83.6F AND HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE READING AT 86.7F AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT HANDSINK AT 100F AND HOT WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE COMING SHORT OF DRAIN AND DRIPPING INTO DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER-LINE ATTACHMENT FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE LINE AND INLET LINE FOR ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR, ALL WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
APR 112022FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2022
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING SERVED (CHICKEN, POT ROAST) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATES POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
UNKNOWN SOURCE OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN, COOKED POT ROAST, AND GROUND BEEF ON SITE. NO INVOICES ON SITE OR PROOF OF SOURCE. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
COOKED SHRIMP ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 107F. SHRIMP DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN UNREFRIGERATED ON COUNTER AT 68F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 5LBS $10 VALUE
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED POT ROAST COOKED) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS WITH RAW WOOD AND PLASTIC LINING BEING USED AS SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR CHLORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLE, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR, ALL WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO VENTILATION FOR FRYERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FRYERS FROM PREMISES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
JAN 102018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WAL IN REAR AROUND THE HAND SINK NEW DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 52018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR AROUND THE HAND SINK NEW DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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