What is Sweet Treats Chicago's health inspection score?

Sweet Treats Chicago has a SafeDine safety score of 81 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 Treats Chicago last inspected?

Sweet Treats Chicago was last inspected on October 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sweet Treats Chicago have?

Sweet Treats Chicago has 13 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sweet Treats Chicago safe to eat at?

Sweet Treats Chicago has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sweet Treats Chicago

Name: Sweet Treats Chicago
Address: 4731 1/2 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 81

4731 1/2 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 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

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 78/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OUT C 11/18/2025 OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM AND EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSEVRED FLOORS IN TOILET ROOM DETACHED AND CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING ANDN MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS ON SITE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK WITHOIUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATWER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL THROUGHOUT PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM AND EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSEVRED FLOORS IN TOILET ROOM DETACHED AND CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING ANDN MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

License InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD OR BARRIER BETWEEN HANDSINK AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER(BLEACH) USED IN THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN PROPER SANITIZER TESTING KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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