Pak Sweets
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Pak Sweets has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Pak Sweets' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL OF THE COOKING STOVE AND PREP COUNTERS.
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Mar 16, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Jan 26, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 15, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE MOP SINK AND BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WOODEN CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE DRAWERS AND CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILDUP INCLUDING THE OVEN, DEEP FRYERS AND STOVES. CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES AT THE COOK'S LINE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: CLOSE AND SEAL THE LID FOR THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Dec 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, FROM REPORT #2626511 DATED ON 11/04/25, NOT CORRECTED-STILL EVIDENCE OF PESTS. #38 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES IN TABLESIDE CAN OPENER, 1 LIVE ROACH ON BOTTLE OF BLEACH IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA, AND OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, OVER 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CABINETS AT FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREP AREA BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EAST SIDE PREP AREA EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL FROM PREP AREA SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS, SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH LITTER, CAR TIRE, FURNITURE AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE ETC.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CREVICES BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA AND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALS THROUGHOUT.
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Apr 8, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR PREP AREA SHELVES (BY SPICES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Feb 10, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BULID UP WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON REAR PREP AREA SHELVES (BY SPICES). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 19, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT,6LB OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 99.5F AND 12 MEAT SAMOSA AT 110.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 8,VALUE 45.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,25LB COOKED CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 54.9F AND 25LB OF COOKED CURRY POTATO AT TEMP OF 59.9F. BOTH PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.POUNDS 50, VALUE 400. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING ON EACH SAID SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. HOT AND COLD WATER WAS TURNED OFF FROM VALVE UNDER THE HANDWSHING SINK. DUE TO SAID SINK PIPE LEAKING. AFTER MY REQUEST HOT AND COLD WATER WAS TURNED ON AT SINK.A BUCKET WAS PLACE UNDER THE PIPE OF SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CONSILATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Mar 8, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Apr 25, 2022
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pak Sweets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pak Sweets on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pak Sweets?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pak Sweets.
Has Pak Sweets' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pak Sweets have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pak Sweets 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 Pak Sweets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pak Sweets is inspected around four times per year on average.
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