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Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade

4100 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624
Other
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade stretching back to 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLNG UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTINTG IN SAID AREA AS WELL AS 2 DOOR/UPRIGHT COOLER IN FRONT PREP.
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90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA GRILLS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PIPING UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
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95
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDES THERMOMETERS FOR THE INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE. MUST BE MAINTAINED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABELS FOR BULK CONTAINERS, FLOUR, CORNMEAL, SEASONINGS, ETC.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AS WELL AS RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AND FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR PROPER CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HIDING SPACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR NEAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED-OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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70
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Oct 18, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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95
Oct 1, 2021
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 51.0F. ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
16
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PH TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TES STRIPS OR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM STRIPS TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: SEE #2
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VALID, ORIGINAL CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.
2
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR HALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND GARBAGE CONTAINER TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE BIN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE BIN IN WASHROOM FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade.

Has Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Eats Sweet Honey Tea & Lemonade is inspected around two times per year on average.

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