MAY 27
2025
PASS · 0 violations
SWEETGREEN.
Chicago Health Dept
5400 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).
7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 13
2025
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE FRONT DISPOSABLE UTENSIL CABINET FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA) WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
FEB 26
2024
PASS 4 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR WITH WATER POOLING IN CORNER UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER (LEFT SIDE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
FEB 16
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THREE DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 20
2022
PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS, AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT-PROOF SAID DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
NOV 10
2021
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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