Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Sweetwater

225 N Michigan Ave

Last inspected Feb 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Sweetwater last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 25, 2025. 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?: 2 inspections on record, from Jan 25, 2024 to Feb 25, 2025.
Has Sweetwater ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 25, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

Feb 25, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 25, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source

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