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Sugars Plus

Grocery

525 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653

South Loop

Oct 15, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Approximately 60 mouse droppings found scattered throughout facility, including food prep and storage areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • About 60 mouse droppings discovered in front counter area near three-compartment sink, side counter, and rear storage areas. Citation issued.
  • Rust buildup observed on shelving in sales floor; surfaces must be cleaned and maintained.
  • Toilet fixtures in restroom have brown buildup and require cleaning and maintenance.
  • Floors have missing tile and voids; must be repaired to maintain smooth, easily cleanable surfaces.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — 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.

Violation code #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING ON SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Inspection History

Sugars Plus has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Standout inspection
Oct 15, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Oct 22, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Oct 8, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations