Pass

Swedish American Museum

5211-5217 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 23, 2026

Swedish American Museum was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening/gap between floor and wall under hand sink in rear prep behind front service cafe. Instructed to seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floor along the wall and in all corner in rear prep area (cafe side).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 instructed to install floor baseboard around (front) rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install floor baseboard around (front) rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for the utility sink, located in the 1st-floor employee toilet room in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the basement with clutter and items on the floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize the basement and keep items elevated off of floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed exposed brick walls in the employee toilet room located on the first floor in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to cover as walls should be sealed, smooth, and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.