DEC 1
2025
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TIGER SUGAR.
BEAT. 18/100
2116 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 1, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
CORRECTED-MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
NOV 202025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2025
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, EGG, FRIED DOUGH, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT, TABLES, AND FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
"OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED."
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 192024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA AND IN THE CHICKEN FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FRIED CHICKEN (65.1F) AND RAW CHCIKEN (55.6F) BOTH FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA. THE UPON ENTERING PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER QUICKLY PUTTING TCS FOOD ITEM INTO THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT AND LIQUID INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ELECTRICAL INSECT CONTROL DEVICES STORED ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PASTRIES. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DEVICES SO THEY ARE NOT ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND PREP TABLES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, NO COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE LID SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO KEEP RECEPTACLE RODENT PROOF.
AUG 122024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 BIG FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP FACILITY. FOUND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, DEEP FRYING AREA, DINING AREA, AND NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY, PROVIDE A NEW PEST CONTROL REPORT ON SITE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13: STILL OBSERVED DIGITAL AND STICK INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FOUND ON FOOD PREP TABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE DEEP DRYING PREP AREA AND ON THE CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MENTIONED CEILING TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND PROVIDE RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRINING AND PROOF ON SITE.
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AUG 82024FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2024
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DEEP FRYING PREP AREA. EQUIP HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DEEP-FRYING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CONTAINER OR FRIED CHICKEN AT 83.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED MENTIONED CHICKEN. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $125 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS 135 OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS. FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW MARINATED CHICKEN AT STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLES AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 53.0F-67.8F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $140 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE DEEP-FRYING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS IN A COLD HOLD UNIT OR RUNNING UNDER COLD WATER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 BIG FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP FACILITY AND APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOORS AND WOODEN PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DIGITAL AND STICK INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FOUND ON FOOD PREP TABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE DEEP DRYING PREP AREA, ON THE SHIELD OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, AND ON THE CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FROM FOOD PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MENTIONED CEILING TILES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WITH THE HANDLE NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH ICE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR WARE WASHING, TOILET ROOM FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING (76.0-77.0F). INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HANDWASHING SINKS TO 100.0F AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110.0F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND PROVIDE RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRINING AND PROOF ON SITE.
JUL 242023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 24
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AS REQUIRED BY ELIMINATING LIGHT AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND SEALING 1/4 INCH GAP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM JUNE 17, 2022 IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.
MAY 262022FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2022
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF ALL TCS PRODUCTES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO MEASURE SANITIZER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CONTAINER IN WASHROOM CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE CLOSED WITH NO GARBAGE OVER FLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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