Sweet Potato Patch

5638 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jun 14, 2016

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 14, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 14, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sweet Potato Patch is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 14, 2016

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: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTSHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

Jun 1, 2016

License

6 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF A EXIT DOOR INSIDE THE COAT ROOM AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: HAS NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINNING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHTBSHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Potato Patch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Potato Patch on file is from Jun 14, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Potato Patch?

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

Has Sweet Potato Patch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Potato Patch have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Potato Patch 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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