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Sugars Plus

525 E 47th St

Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON UPRIGHT FREEZER CONTAINING ICECREAM. INSTRUCTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 OBSERVED PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ACCUMULATION OF MISCELLANEUS ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS (UNUSED BEAUTY SUPPLY SPACE, REAR AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT IS STORED, STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR, SPACES ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR AND BACK YARD WHERE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ALL MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING ARTICLES STACKED IN PILES RESTRICTING ACCESS TO WALLS, FLOORS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED CFM WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 8, 2025

Fail

7 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FILLED WITH POTS, MUGS, COOKING UTENSILS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COOKWARE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE SDINK BASIN AND USE HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AS REQUIRED. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERTAURES OF TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON UPRIGHT FREEZER CONTAINING ICECREAM. INSTRUCTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ACCUMULATION OF MISCELLANEUS ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS (UNUSED BEAUTY SUPPLY SPACE, REAR AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT IS STORED, STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR, SPACES ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR AND BACK YARD WHERE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ALL MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING ARTICLES STACKED IN PILES RESTRICTING ACCESS TO WALLS, FLOORS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CFM WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

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