Sweet D's Diner

8154 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 10, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Sweet D's Diner has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from May 10, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Sweet D's Diner since May 10, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 10, 2013

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS. SEAL LOOSE SECTIONS OF SHEET METAL ON WALL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PESTS. CLEAN UPPER SECTION OF WALL BY HOOD ABOVE WINDOW(GREASY BUILD-UP).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: FINISH ELIMINATING CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET, AND PROVIDE AREA WHERE MOP(S) CAN BE HUNG AFTER USE TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.

May 2, 2013

License

5 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA(KITCHEN). NO CITATION ISSUED.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS OR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE STORAGE CLOSET.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet D's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet D's Diner on file is from May 10, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet D's Diner?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet D's Diner.

Has Sweet D's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet D's Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet D's Diner 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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