What is Sweet Honey Tea's health inspection score?

Sweet Honey Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sweet Honey Tea last inspected?

Sweet Honey Tea was last inspected on August 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sweet Honey Tea have?

Sweet Honey Tea has 30 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sweet Honey Tea safe to eat at?

Sweet Honey Tea has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Sweet Honey Tea serve?

Sweet Honey Tea serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sweet Honey Tea

Name: Sweet Honey Tea
Address: 7601 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 83

7601 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #633 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Aug 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-17 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

7601 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Jan

Jan 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

9 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT AND FREEZER IN NEED OF A DEATIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High9 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

42/100inspection score

−48 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
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.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INST TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK FROM CEILING ACCUMULATING ON FRONT COUNTER AND CASH REGISTER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR ABOVE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
SEE 60
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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 Coati

Base deductions−48 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT: MUST ELEVATE DRINKS OFF THE FLOOR 6", MUST ORGANIZE OTHER STOCK AND PAPER GOOD TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER SMALL OVENS, INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLE, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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

Base deductions−6 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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