Did Sweet Honey Tea pass its last health inspection?

Sweet Honey Tea at 7601 S Cicero Ave was inspected on Aug 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Sweet Honey Tea?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Sweet Honey Tea

7601 S Cicero Ave, Chicago 60652 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 8, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 8, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 8, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 18, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2018	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2018	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2017	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Sweet Honey Tea — questions

Did Sweet Honey Tea pass its last health inspection?: Sweet Honey Tea at 7601 S Cicero Ave was inspected on Aug 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Sweet Honey Tea?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA OVENS AND MICROWAVE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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