What is Sweet Cafe's health inspection score?

Sweet Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sweet Cafe last inspected?

Sweet Cafe was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sweet Cafe have?

Sweet Cafe has 6 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sweet Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Sweet Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sweet Cafe serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sweet Cafe

Name: Sweet Cafe
Address: 6348 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 90

6348 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 40% of cafe restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 87/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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.

Location

6348 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINIAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AND IS POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF WHO HANDLE FOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

License InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE INDOOR PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 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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