SWEET&SALT CAFE BAKERY LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

2413-2415 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

3 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 8
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Food 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
FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee 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.

Critical Employee 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.

Critical Employee 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.

Serious Other
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.

Minor Food 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.

Minor Other
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)

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Facility 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.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Minor Plumbing & 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
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & 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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