ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Sugars Plus last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2025 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Sugars Plus ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 22, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MISSING TILE AND VOIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENTS WITH BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 15, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT COUNTER AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SIDE COUNTER AREA ALONG COUNTER, REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM LICENSE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURES IN RESTROOM WITH BROWN BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MISSING TILE AND VOIDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENTS WITH BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON UPRIGHT FREEZER CONTAINING ICECREAM. INSTRUCTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ACCUMULATION OF MISCELLANEUS ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS (UNUSED BEAUTY SUPPLY SPACE, REAR AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT IS STORED, STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR, SPACES ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR AND BACK YARD WHERE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ALL MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING ARTICLES STACKED IN PILES RESTRICTING ACCESS TO WALLS, FLOORS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
2-102.13 OBSERVED CFM WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 8, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FILLED WITH POTS, MUGS, COOKING UTENSILS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COOKWARE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE SDINK BASIN AND USE HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AS REQUIRED. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERTAURES OF TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OF FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST 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.
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON UPRIGHT FREEZER CONTAINING ICECREAM. INSTRUCTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STORAGE ACCUMULATION OF MISCELLANEUS ITEMS IN VARIOUS AREAS (UNUSED BEAUTY SUPPLY SPACE, REAR AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT IS STORED, STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR, SPACES ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR AND BACK YARD WHERE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ALL MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLOTHING ARTICLES STACKED IN PILES RESTRICTING ACCESS TO WALLS, FLOORS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED CFM WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.