Autea Sweets & Eats

2026 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60616
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

AUTEA SWEETS & EATS, located at 2026 S Clark St, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 21, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 67 and noted eight minor violations, including issues with food labeling and the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, AUTEA SWEETS & EATS has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 27, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
May 15, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 16, 2023
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER LABEL; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOR SOME FOODS; INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING GROCERY BAGS FOR STORAGE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING NEEDED TO THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING KNOB WHEN WATER IN USE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM IN REAR CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AND TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA NEAR REAR DOOR BY THE WASHROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLBASE AT THE END OF THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE OBSERVED. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BY THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. OBSERVED A MISSING OUTLET COVER NEXT TO THE FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET COVER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)