SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Swedish American Museum last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Mar 6, 2024 to Feb 23, 2026.
Has Swedish American Museum ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 6, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass
Feb 23, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 11, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND (FRONT) REAR PREP AREA.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 6, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT CAFE PREP AREA OR PERMANENTLY REMOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO PREP/STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND (FRONT) REAR PREP AREA.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.