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B

Swadesi Cafe

328 S JEFFERSON ST, CHICAGO 60661

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Elevated
score 46/100
2
inspections on file
7
total violations
4
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment has accumulated repeat violations that merit caution. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-27) earned a Grade B. Inspectors recorded 4 critical violations across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. Its grade has held steady across recent inspections.

Inspection history

  1. B
    2026-05-27
    Pass w/ Conditions · Complaint
    • CRITICAL 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROV…
    • CRITICAL 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING TCS FOOD ITEMS (PROTEINS, DAIRY, F…
    • minor 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COFFEE AREA ICE MACHINE TO BE MILDLY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ALL FO…
    • minor 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES) IN COLD-HODLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORED COVERED BY FOOD CONTAINER LIDS OR PLA…
  2. B
    2025-09-08
    Pass w/ Conditions · Canvass
    • minor 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
    • CRITICAL 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,MILK,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
    • CRITICAL 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP/DISPENSER AT HAND SINK BY COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.SUPPLIED HAND SOAP BY THE END OF INSPECTION.

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.