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Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity

1457 N Halsted, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity, the earliest from 2020. The most recent visit was on Dec 6, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE AND SANDWICHES) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WITH TWO DOGS ON A LEASH WAITING FOR THEIR ORDER INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT EXCEPT SERVICE ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
38
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM THE LAST INSPECTION ON 4/27/22. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
61
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
57
61
Apr 27, 2022
License
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE, OBSERVED NO VALID SANITATION LICENSE POSTED. WHILE TCS FOODS, MILK, IS CEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH SUGAR INSIDE NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
57
74
Dec 24, 2020
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN TOLIET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
57
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity.

Has Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Newcity is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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