Chicago Inspection: SVEA RESTAURANT — Fail

Chicago CDPH · September 9, 2026

Result: Fail Type: Restaurant Risk: High Violations (7): 1. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED: Noted inner lining of ice machine not cleaned. instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. 2. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Noted ice build up inside chest freezers at the basement food/dry storage area. instructed to defrost clean and maintain the condensation units. 3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: Noted ice scoop stored inside ice bin on ice. instructed to remove and provide an ice scoop holder. 4. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN: Noted clutter throughout the basement food/dry storage. instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest. 5. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING: Noted employees at work with no food handler certificates. instructed management that all employees are required to have the food handler certificates on site at all times and one month (30 days) grac (+2 more) Address: 5236 N CLARK ST

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