Sweet Station

2101 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Sweet Station has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Aug 26, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Sweet Station's record stops at Aug 26, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 26, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2011

Task Force Liquor 1475

8 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON 2ND FLOOR, READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. ALSO, LABEL PACKAGED INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF DESSERTS AT FRONT REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE PLASTIC, DUCT TAPE FROM PREP SHELVES, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE STOCK ON 2ND FLOOR AND REPLACE WITH RACKS/SHELVES TO STORE STOCK ITEMS AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD, TRACKS AT DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, SHELVES INSIDE REAR BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AT 1ST. FLOOR AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED ON 2ND FLOOR.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLER ON 1ST. FLOOR, CLEAN CEILING SECTIONS AT PREP AREA ON 2ND. FLOOR TO REMOVE STAINS AND OR REPLACE SAID PANELS. CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE REAR BEVERAGE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN WALLS ALONG STAIRCASE BY STORAGE CABINETS.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR AS NEEDED.

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

Inspector notes: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST. FLOOR. REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AND HANDLES AT UTILITY SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS ON 1ST. FLOOR BY BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Station last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Station on file is from Aug 26, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Sweet Station's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Station have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Station 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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