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Sonny's Cafe/Saic

June 24, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH GENDER TOILET ROOMS 231-71.1F(RIGHT SIDE) AND 230-70.2F(LEFT SIDE) AND OTHER ONES NOT OPERABLE,ALSO HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA IS CLOGGED AND WATER HAS BEEN SHUT OFF.INSTRUCTED TO USE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HAND WASHING,PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND OFFICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ON LINE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,HOT HOLDING CABINET.MUST DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE FROM ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HAS A HEAVY SPRAYING LEAK FROM HANDLE.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND TAPE FROM WALLS SURROUNDING OUTLETS SO WALL SURFACES MAY BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 21, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.