CHICAGO, IL - City health officials cited Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks for health violations during an inspection on 07/24/2025.
Sukhadia Sweets & Snacks is positioned at 2557-2559 W Devon Avenue Chicago Illinois in the West Ridge area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
Health department documentation states: "38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed 30 live small flies on walls outside of walk in cooler. 55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean - comments: observed grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment..." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Restaurant industry studies show that pest-related violations often correlate with other sanitation deficiencies Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. Per HACCP Prevention Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Among the findings were infractions involving sanitation, a key component of food safety protocols.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. The Food Safety Modernization Act offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| Inspection ID | 2621224 |
| DBA Name | SUKHADIA SWEETS & SNACKS |
| AKA Name | SUKHADIA SWEETS & SNACKS |
| License # | 1493645 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 2557-2559 W DEVON AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60659 |
| Inspection Date | 07/24/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR |
| SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments | OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS/ALL HOOD FILTERS. |
| Latitude | 41.99753950771954 |
| Longitude | -87.69461506221796 |
| Location | (41.99753950771954 |
This inspection was conducted on July 24, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
