Ain't She Sweet Cafe

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Inspections

1. May 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. IMPROPER: CHICKEN 50.1 F TO 52.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00. THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

2. Nov 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BEVERAGES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN TOILET ROOMS, MUST MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREMISE IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SOULTION AT LEAST 50 PPM IN BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SANDWICH TRAYS STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE CABINETS AS WELL AS ON STORAGE CARTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATON.

3. Dec 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

4. Apr 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Apr 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 15LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 60F, 5LBS OF COOKED GRILLED CHICKEN AT 59.0F AND 7LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN AT 49.0F. A TOTAL 27LBS AT $350 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 60f. COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT HOLDS A AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY CITATION #7-38-005.

6. Dec 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Oct 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

8. Jun 2, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

9. Feb 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     ALL TOILET ROOMS NEED TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

10. Feb 7, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.