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Sweetgreen

621 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
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68/100

Mixed record — 10 of 16 inspections passed

Inspections
16
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-09
Pass Rate
63%
2 failures
Score
68/100
YOUR CALL
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-09
Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2017)
Sanitation issues found across 16 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 16×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Other serious
2025-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH LIVE DOG INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH CUSTOMER DURING THIS INSPECTION.ADVISED MANAGEMENT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060,CITATION...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM NEXT TO MANAGER OFFICE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

2024-08-13 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PR...

2024-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE ORIGINAL CIT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-403.11: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE COVERED CONTAINERS OF GREENS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POST RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAI...

2024-07-02 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (INTERIOR CAVITY) OF BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD U...

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE COVERED CONTAINERS OF GREENS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DESIGNATED LOCATION FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT POST RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2023-09-18 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-10-19 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2021-04-01 Pass Complaint
2
minor Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2020-12-01 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

LOOSE KNOB AT DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, TOO CLOSE TO PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND KEEP CLOSED.

2020-04-14 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INACCESSIBLE HAND WASH SINK, FOUND FOOD CONTAINER AND UTENSILS STORED IN BASEMENT'S PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK OBSTRUCTING ACCESS TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AT DISH WASHING AREA TOO CLOSE TO GARBAGE CAN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR KEEP GARBAGE CAN AWAY FROM RACK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT COVERS AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2018-09-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDUREFOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

2018-08-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.11(A) PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE HAVING A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(F)(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDUREFOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.15 HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED WATER LINES FROM FLOOR AIR CONDITIONER UNIT ATTACHED TO FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK. ( 3- COMPARTMENT SINK CANNOT BE USED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER LINES. HAND SINK MUST A...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS

2017-07-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-06-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA INCLUDING ON WALLS OUTSIDE PATRON RESTROOMS, ON LARGE SIGN THAT HANGS ABOVE FOOD PREP, ON WALLS IN HOT FOOD COOKING AREA, ON WALLS ABOVE SODA DISPENSING AREA, STAIRWAY WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUS...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1996020 DATED 3/21/17 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #32 SNEEZE GUARD INADEQUATE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM CONTAMINATING OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR KNIFE RACK, WALLS OF HOT FOOD PREP AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH WATER ON FLOORS. DRY FLOORS COMPLETLY AT NIGHT WITH FAN TO ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY BREEDING. OBSERVED 2 FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN UNDER MAIN SERVING LINE. FLOOR DRAINS ARE LOCATED UNDER CONDENSER UNITS AND ARE UNAB...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-03-21 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SNEEZE GUARD INADEQUATE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OR INSTALL A SHELF INFRONT TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM CONTAMINATING OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

A LARGE CAST IRON WASTE WATER LINE RUNNING ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS RACK IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD UTENSILS UNDER.

2016-08-11 Pass License

No violations found.

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