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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sweet Bean

2154 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Apr 29, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AT SIDES AND BOTTOM AREA TO PREVENT RODENT 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN OPENING ALONG THE WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA ALONG THE WALL.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

License

Apr 24, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 15Other

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER TO SEPARATE THE EXPRESSO MACHINES FROM CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER. PRIORTY VIOLATION 7-38-005 INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

REAR OUTER EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AT SIDES AND BOTTOM AREA TO PREVENT RODENT 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN OPENING ALONG THE WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA ALONG THE WALL.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source

License

Feb 24, 2026

Not Ready

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

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