Sugar Baby's Cafe

742 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60609
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2022
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2021, Sugar Baby's Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sugar Baby's Cafe dates to Aug 18, 2022.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sugar Baby's Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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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
Aug 18, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET IN WASHROOM NOT ABLE TO FLUSH AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MAINTENANCE ARRIVED PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION, TOILET OPERATIONAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND GRIME ON SHELVING AND CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND FRYER BASKETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH AREA(UNDER TABLES, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGERS TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-306.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK AT COUNTER TOP.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING,DISH CART,FRYER CABINET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALL TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR,EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND OVERHEAD DOOR FRAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Apr 21, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER AT 77.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 0.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
54
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS FOR CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,IN LOWER CABINET AT FRONT HAND SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTE 4/21/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGERS TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD AT FRONT HAND SINK AT COUNTER TOP.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE.MUST PROVIDE A LARGER SINK OR ELIMINATE OVER SIZED POTS.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING,DISH CART,FRYER CABINET.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALL TRIM NEAR REAR DOOR,EXTERIOR TRIM AT WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PAPER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND OVERHEAD DOOR FRAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sugar Baby's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sugar Baby's Cafe on file is from Aug 18, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sugar Baby's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Sugar Baby's Cafe.

Has Sugar Baby's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sugar Baby's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sugar Baby's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.