Sweet Cafe

6348 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sweet Cafe three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINIAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AND IS POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WHO HANDLE FOOD.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 17, 2024

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE INDOOR PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Sweet Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet 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.

How often is Sweet Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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