SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SWEET&SALT CAFE BAKERY LLC.

YOUR CALL. 64/100

2413-2415 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 MONTHS
since May 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8
2026
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN THE HVAC ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

APR 1
2026
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP AND THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP/WASH SINK. SINK NOTED WITH DIRTY GLASSWARE AND DISHWASHING SCRUBBIE INSIDE THE SINK MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AND REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-03O(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS EGGS COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING THE UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN THE HVAC ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE AREA NOTED WITH NO GREASE RECEPTACLE FOR FRYER GREASE. GREASE INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND. EMPTY FOOD CARDBOARD BOXES WITH GREASE SPILLAGE AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER GREASE WASTE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS AND SPILLED GREASE FROM THE GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DIRTY FLOORS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE DESIGNATED LOCKERS IN THE REAR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-20-25 REPORT #2617751 #51-: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING LINE. A minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 20
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING LINE. A minimum of one sink used for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste is required in any food preparation area.

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