SWEET HONEY TEA

7601 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Restaurant

12 inspections

1. CanvassAug 8, 2025

   7 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE THE BLUE RASPPBEERY AND CHERRY SLUSHY MACHINES ARE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED THE SLUSHY AND JUICE DISPENCER NOZZLES WITH A BUILD UP OF JUICE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT AND FREEZER IN NEED OF A DEATIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND WALL SPLATTER UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSSERVED NEW MANAGER JALEN RAY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND INFORMED THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
2. Non-InspectionJul 14, 2025

   0 infractions

3. Complaint Re-InspectionJan 17, 2024

   0 infractions

4. ComplaintJan 10, 2024

   12 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING HANDLED (CHICKEN, POT ROAST) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATES POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
   • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
     • UNKNOWN SOURCE OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN, COOKED POT ROAST, AND GROUND BEEF ON SITE. NO INVOICES ON SITE OR PROOF OF SOURCE. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTD TO HAVE PROOF OF SOURCE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OPEN SEAMS AND WORN WOOD AT OPENINGS OF STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL OPEN SEAMS AND WORN WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • MISSING SANITIZING TESTING DEVICE FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER TESTING DEVICE FOR SANITIZER ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • ALL CAULKING AROUND HANDWASH SINKS AND 3-COMPARMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ON AND UNDERNEATH CAULKING. INSTD TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INST TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • LEAK FROM CEILING ACCUMULATING ON FRONT COUNTER AND CASH REGISTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLUTTER, NON WORKING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR (NU WAVE COOKING UNIT, FLAT TOP GRILL, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON USED/NON WORKIN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • SEE 60
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/19/23 REPORT 2569959 NOT CORRECTED: 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS. 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT: MUST ELEVATE DRINKS OFF THE FLOOR 6", MUST ORGANIZE OTHER STOCK AND PAPER GOOD TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. 55 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5. ComplaintJan 19, 2023

   8 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO VALID CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING SERVED (CHICKEN, POT ROAST) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATES POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT: MUST ELEVATE DRINKS OFF THE FLOOR 6", MUST ORGANIZE OTHER STOCK AND PAPER GOOD TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 13, 2022

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 25, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER SMALL OVENS, INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLE, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR, WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS, SYRUP. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES/DEBRIS, CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SAME
8. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 18, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS WITH RAW WOOD AND PLASTIC LINING BEING USED AS SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS TO MAKE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLE, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • OBSERVED HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK TO BE READING 83.6F AND HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE READING AT 86.7F AT START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT HANDSINK AT 100F AND HOT WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM ICE MACHINE COMING SHORT OF DRAIN AND DRIPPING INTO DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER-LINE ATTACHMENT FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND INSTALL PROPER DRAINAGE LINE AND INLET LINE FOR ICE MACHINE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR, ALL WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
9. CanvassApr 11, 2022

   15 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING SERVED (CHICKEN, POT ROAST) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATES POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
     • UNKNOWN SOURCE OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN, COOKED POT ROAST, AND GROUND BEEF ON SITE. NO INVOICES ON SITE OR PROOF OF SOURCE. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • COOKED SHRIMP ON COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 107F. SHRIMP DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN UNREFRIGERATED ON COUNTER AT 68F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 5LBS $10 VALUE
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • VARIETY OF REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED POT ROAST COOKED) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTED AS DAY 1 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS WITH RAW WOOD AND PLASTIC LINING BEING USED AS SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND REMOVE PLASTIC LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR CHLORINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLE, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FLOOR, ALL WALLS AND WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NO VENTILATION FOR FRYERS ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FRYERS FROM PREMISES
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
10. License Re-InspectionJan 10, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WAL IN REAR AROUND THE HAND SINK NEW DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
11. LicenseJan 5, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT THE FRONT CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE WALL IN REAR AROUND THE HAND SINK NEW DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
12. LicenseDec 19, 2017

    0 infractions