SWEETGREEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3601 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 6
2026
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 15
2025
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
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.

Serious Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
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.

MAY 30
2024
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 24
2024
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Other
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
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.

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