Sugary Chicago
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Sugary Chicago appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Sugary Chicago on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES ,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN LAST TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR REAR DOOR & STORAGE CLOSET.
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Feb 9, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN 1ST UNISEX TOILET ROOM AT 87.1F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POTATO,PASTA,TURKEY,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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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)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS AND BOWLS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A PROPER MANNER.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES ,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN LAST TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR REAR DOOR & STORAGE CLOSET.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN DINING ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PRESENT TABLEWARE SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED OR COVERED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST OBTAIN OR RENEW ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (POTATOES, SANDWICHES, CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Oct 5, 2023
License
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sugary Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sugary Chicago on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sugary Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sugary Chicago.
Has Sugary Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sugary Chicago have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sugary Chicago 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 Sugary Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sugary Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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