Windy City Sweets

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1. Nov 25, 2025 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS MILK SHAKES, SMOOTHIES, MILK CHOCOLATE, MELT CHOCOLATE, SCOOP ICE CREAM ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORIRY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING HOT HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DIHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2. Aug 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MILK 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND ICE CREAM SERVICE LINE. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

3. Dec 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Nov 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS OF NUT MIXES, CANDIES, CHOCOLATES, ETC, AT CUSTOMER SIDE OF COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS ALONG COUNTERS AND DISPLAY TABLES INCLUDING: NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME OF MANUFACTURER (PACKAGER), ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER (PACKAGER), INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT AND ANY ALLERGENS.

   • Not serious Minor

     CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

     MUST STORE ALL SINGLE USE SPOONS WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.

5. Nov 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR

6. Sep 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

7. Feb 1, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING/ON TOP OF BOX FREEZER. INTERIOR BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK IN PREMISES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS.