Sweet&salt Cafe Bakery

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Inspections

1. Apr 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

2. Apr 1, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

3. May 20, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.