Svea Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Svea Restaurant 18 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELF BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES (BY THE DOOR) LEADING TO DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged lid to ice bin in front prep area and damaged plastic food containers in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace all damaged items with smooth and easily cleanable replacements.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and trash build up on floor along walls in the bar area in front, in the rear prep area along walls, and in the basement storage area below shelves along walls. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of food debris.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in reach in cooler in prep area and standing coolers in basement storage area. Instructed manager to provide thermometer in each cold holding unit.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Instructed to properly label food storage containers (flour, sugar, garbanzo beans etc) identified with common name in prep/cooking area.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Instructed to remove cardboard liner on prep shelves in prep/cooking area.
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND DARK STAINS ON PREP TABLE, LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE SHELVING UNIT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP EGG REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID REFRIGERATOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE SAID PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 18, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE, DRYWALL AND DROP CEILING ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER OR SERVE RAW" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
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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 REACH-IN FREEZER MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER IN SHELVES.REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEE
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Oct 19, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/ICE MACHINE.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. FOR EXAMPLE DRY WALL AND DROP CEILING ETC.
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Jul 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2213990 DATED 9/7/18 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OF RCERTIFIIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING NEAR IN KITHCEN TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR IN LINEN STORAGE CLOSET. MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Sep 7, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.11 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER THE THE HOT HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED PEELING PAINT AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRTY VENTILATIONS ON FANS INSIDE THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND EXTERIOR FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 25, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 4 DOOR REACH IN RECURFACEFIRGERATOR LOCATED ON SOUTH SIDE OF KITHCEN. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH RUSTY EXTERIOR. EXTERIOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED SHELF UNDER COFFEE MAKERS WITH PEELING CHIPPING PAINT. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN INTERIORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TRAYS CONTAINING COFFEE CUPS FOR SERVICE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN CEILING OF WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN. RESTORE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK IN KITHCEN WITH LONGER HAIR AND BEARDS WITHOUT ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE ALL HAIR RESTRAINED AND WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING THROUGH RESTRICTED AREA OF KITCHEN INTO DINING ROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONEL ARE ALLOWED IN KITHCEN. ALL CUSTOMERS MUST USE THE FRONT DOOR ONLY TO ENTER RESTAURANT.
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Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE HOOD/FILTER,CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW BEEF AT 60.0F, .5LB; COOKED SAUSAGE AT 50.0F,1 LB; COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $7.50, TOTAL 1.5 LBS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588434 DATED 11/17/15. #32-REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN. #35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) ON ALL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE 4 DOOR EACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT,ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER,CONNECTING TUBE ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND COOKING FOOD IN TH KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FAN COVER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER; THE RUSTED SHELF IS ON THE TOP LEFT DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE COOLER UNITS AND UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL. THE BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY, NO PREPARATION AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED 5 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND 1 DEAD ROACH IN THE STORAGE CLOSET MENTIONED ABOVE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUIDLUP ON THE WALL FAN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND WHOLE COOKED POTATOES STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 75.9F TO 76.4F;COOKED DICED POTATOES IN TWO DIFFERENT CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F, 47.6F AND 71.2F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME / TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER STATED" FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY". FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 30,VALUE $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BEHIND AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF STOVE BY THE FLAT GRILL.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUPMENT. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD LIQUID INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EAST WALL BY THE DRAIN BOARD NOT CLEANABLE,IS HEAVILY SCRATCHED FROM POT ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS GASKETS AND INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS WITH END CAPS/LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CUT POTATOES STORED INSIDE THE 4 DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 71.6F. NO COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,PLUS NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON COOLING PROCESS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 15 VALUE 20 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77584-15
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR UPPER METAL PANEL.ICE IS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. TURNED OFF ICE MACHINE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION",INSTRUCTED TO BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD SOURCE. FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZE(FAX# 312-746-4240). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77584-15
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST PAPER TO CHECK SANITIZE SOLUTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN CAN OPENER DEBRIS,ALSO CLEAN POP GUN DISPENSER MINERAL BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING AT SOUTH-WEST CORNER, ABOVE THE 4 DOOR COOLER. ALSO CLEAN FAN ABOVE THE EXIT REAR DOOR, BUILD-UP OF GREASE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP AT FRONT COUNTER(FROM ICE BIN).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Svea Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Svea Restaurant on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Svea Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Svea Restaurant.
Has Svea Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Svea Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Svea Restaurant 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 Svea Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Svea Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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