Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025
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Score
Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2017. Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah was last inspected on Mar 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF STOVE AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
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Apr 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE FURNACE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELF AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET BY THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WITH LID AS REQUIRED.
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Nov 24, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY OF THE REACH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SUGAR, AND LOOSE TEA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (SPOONS, SPATULAS, ETC.) STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING IN REAR NEAR BACK DOOR AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVING OR BASERBOARD ALONG WEST WALL OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(TURKEY CHILI 138.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD) ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 12, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: -501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD) ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS THAT CONTAIN AN ALLERGEN (NUTS, EGGS, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE COVING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT FINISH WITH RAW WOOD INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD) ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS THAT CONTAIN AN ALLERGEN (NUTS, EGGS, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE OVEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH INGREDIENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON THE COVING BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT FINISH WITH RAW WOOD INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 5, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE.
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Mar 29, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EIGHTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. FOUND EIGHTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDER/BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (STOVE, REFRIGERATION UNITS); MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BY THE REACH IN FREEZER; SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT; REPAIR LEAK FROM THE PIPE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER FROM MOP BUCKET WHEN DONE USING.
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Mar 2, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN PRE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah.
Has Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah 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 Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Give Me Some Sugah — Give Me Sugah is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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