Autea Sweets & Eats
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Autea Sweets & Eats, the earliest from 2023. Autea Sweets & Eats was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jan 21, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mar 12, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS FOR DRYING PORK BELLY. 13 PIECES OF PORK BELLY FOUND HANGING ON METAL HOOKS ON A WIRE SHELF NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PREP AREA TEMPERATURES RANGED 68.0F-70.0F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED. APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AT $68 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR DRYING PORK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN TO CDPH FOR APPROVAL. ALL SPECIAL PROCESSES FOR FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROHIBITED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED VARIOUS MICELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION DURING THE INSPECTION. FOUND ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE, A CONTAINER OF TEA SUBMERGED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND A CUP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP, REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD/ BEVERAGE STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND UTILIZE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANFER ICE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WIPING CLOTHS ARE ONLY BEING USED N FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NOT ABLE TO OPERATE HOT WATER. HOT WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON/OFF AT THE LOWER WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE CABINETS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 27, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED VARIOUS MICELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION DURING THE INSPECTION. FOUND ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE, A CONTAINER OF TEA SUBMERGED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND A CUP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP, REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD/ BEVERAGE STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND UTILIZE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANFER ICE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WIPING CLOTHS ARE ONLY BEING USED N FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NOT ABLE TO OPERATE HOT WATER. HOT WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON/OFF AT THE LOWER WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE CABINETS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-18 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVTY, CLEAN AFFECTED SURFACES AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE, SINGLE USE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE LEFT AND RETURNED WITH ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/15/2024, REPORT #2594658: #10: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN. #37: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #40: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME. #55: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. #56: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD. #57: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE CERTIFICATE(S) AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS MICELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION DURING THE INSPECTION. FOUND ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE, A CONTAINER OF TEA SUBMERGED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND A CUP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP/ SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP, REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD/ BEVERAGE STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE, AND UTILIZE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANFER ICE.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED YELLOW WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE WIPING CLOTHS ARE ONLY BEING USED N FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA NOT ABLE TO OPERATE HOT WATER. HOT WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON/OFF AT THE LOWER WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE CABINETS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED CABINETS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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May 15, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THE CERTIFICATE(S) AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2023
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT TO USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMSIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-39-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP TO SEAL DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Autea Sweets & Eats last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Autea Sweets & Eats on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Autea Sweets & Eats?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Autea Sweets & Eats.
Has Autea Sweets & Eats' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Autea Sweets & Eats have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Autea Sweets & Eats means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Autea Sweets & Eats inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Autea Sweets & Eats is inspected around two times per year on average.
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