Swadesi Cafe

328 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Swadesi Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Swadesi Cafe was last inspected on Sep 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Swadesi Cafe trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,MILK,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SOAP/DISPENSER AT HAND SINK BY COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.SUPPLIED HAND SOAP BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Keeping spoons and knives at prep kitchen in standing water at room temperature. Instructed to keep utensils according to health code, ie.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensil after washing.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for service manager, Instructed to obtain.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint, Instructed to wear.

Mar 11, 2024

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swadesi Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swadesi Cafe on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Swadesi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Swadesi Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Swadesi Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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