JAN 6
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SWEETGREEN.
EAT. 80/100
3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 6, 2026 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
14
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since May 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 152025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF BUSINESS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SALAD STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 52025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON 02/07/25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. ALSO A 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON BOTH.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 30
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11---- NOTED CEMENT WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. NO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. NOTED EXPOSED PLUMBING PIPING, AND VENTILATION DUCTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE NON-POROUS WALLS AND A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ABOVE ALL SHELVING.
MAY 242024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOUBLE DOORS. ALSO A 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS LEADING TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTH.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR FACILITY AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE A WASTE CONTRACT WITH A GARBAGE PURVEYOR. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CEMENT WALL THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. NO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. NOTED EXPOSED PLUMBING PIPING, VENTILATION DUCTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEANABLE NON-POROUS WALLS AND A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ABOVE ALL SHELVING.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →