Sugar Blow
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
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Score
Sugar Blow appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. 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
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE An ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL WITH SAID CERTIFICATE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE MINI TOASTER OVEN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONE OF THE LIGHTS (2) WORKING IN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING FOR ANY MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD MANAGERS COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EMPANADAS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 16, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SAID LOCATIONS.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UTILITY ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Jul 15, 2020
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH BOWL AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL AT REAR PREP AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT SAID LOCATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UTILITY ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sugar Blow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sugar Blow on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sugar Blow?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sugar Blow.
Has Sugar Blow's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sugar Blow have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sugar Blow 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 Sugar Blow inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sugar Blow is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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