Sweet Virginia's Kitchen

5131 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

American

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Sweet Virginia's Kitchen has been inspected four times since 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Sweet Virginia's Kitchen is from Jul 7, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 7, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Apr 30, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE OVEN AND INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Jan 2, 2020

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED NEW HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA

May 9, 2018

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Virginia's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Virginia's Kitchen on file is from Jul 7, 2022. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Has Sweet Virginia's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Virginia's Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Virginia's Kitchen 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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