What is Oooh Wee Sweet Tea's health inspection score?

Oooh Wee Sweet Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oooh Wee Sweet Tea last inspected?

Oooh Wee Sweet Tea was last inspected on August 1, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oooh Wee Sweet Tea have?

Oooh Wee Sweet Tea has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oooh Wee Sweet Tea safe to eat at?

Oooh Wee Sweet Tea has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Oooh Wee Sweet Tea

Name: Oooh Wee Sweet Tea
Address: 7601 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 58

7601 S CICERO AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/1/2024

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 1, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-42

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+34 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

Apr 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Jul 2024

3 inspections

11 high priority

13 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CITY of CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: BROKEN CABINET DOORS NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE YELLOW DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPES FREE OF LEAKS
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3): PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/15/24 REPORT 2597471 NOT CORRECTED; 16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR CHUTE AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. 7-42-090 PRIORITY

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CITY of CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND UTILITY SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: BROKEN CABINET DOORS NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE YELLOW DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPES FREE OF LEAKS
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 7/15/24 REPORT 2597471 NOT CORRECTED; 16: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR CHUTE AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

7 High4 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

12/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHINK CLEANSER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS (PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM). INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. SPOON IN SINK AND FOOD HANDLER USING SINK TO PREPARE BEVERAGES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED UNWHOLESOME LEAFY GREEN SPRING MIX IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH WHITE FUZZY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LETTUCE. LETTUCE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 2LBS $10 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS WHOLESOME AND OF SOUND CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR CHUTE AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND UTILITY SINK. MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN UTILITY SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN CABINET DOORS NOTED THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR TOP OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE YELLOW DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASH SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPES FREE OF LEAKS

Base deductions−78 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AND PRESON ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING,PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS JERK CHICKEN AND BEEF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT STORAGE CADINETS DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE AND OPENING INTO WALLS, ALSO BASE BOARD COVING IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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