Vegan Now 2go
1536 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 2, 2026
Vegan Now 2go was last inspected on March 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
March 2, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c)// noted encrusted grease in compartment under cooks line fryers. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13// observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13(c)//observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training annd provide documentation on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed top interior surface and guard on rear ice machine with a build-up of pink and black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control logbook on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards stored on drying racks with deep stains and cuts. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and sealing or replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted encrusted grease in compartment under cooks line fryers. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training for all certified food managers. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training annd provide documentation on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Lower surface of the coolers/freezers with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink (across from the cooking equipment). Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around the cooking/cooling equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Corrected. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a female in the prep areas and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all workers wear a hair restraint while in the prep areas. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed food and dirt build up on the can opener. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryers with grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the dust pan with thick food, dirt and debris build up. Instructed to detail clean or replace dust pan. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and litter around the outside garbage dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all the floor drains with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed the male food handler on site with no proof that he met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to met and provide proof. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 20 small live flies at the middle hand washing sink in the front prep area, 60 small live flies at the dish washing area, 40 by the walk in cooler in the rear and 20 by the middle 3-compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate all live small flies, clean/sanitize the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a female in the prep areas and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all workers wear a hair restraint while in the prep areas. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed food and dirt build up on the can opener. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the fryers with grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the dust pan with thick food, dirt and debris build up. Instructed to detail clean or replace dust pan. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and litter around the outside garbage dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all the floor drains with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of all floor drains.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed the male food handler on site with no proof that he met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to met and provide proof. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside the walk-in cooler conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration and hot holding units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.113 observed no hooking device for properly storing wet mops, brooms, and dust pans. Instructed to install a hooking device and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.113 observed no hooking device for properly storing wet mops, brooms, and dust pans. Instructed to install a hooking device and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black mold like substance throughout interior of the ice machine. The intent of the ice machine is to be used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside the walk-in cooler conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration and hot holding units with accurate and working thermometers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 6-10 mice droppings on site, during inspection in the following areas: on the bottom compartment of the cooking equipment under the ventilation system at the rear food prep area, in the interior of the display cold holding unit at the front service/ food prep are, and on the floor and on the table closest to the window in the front food prep/service area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, and maintain all affected areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation7-38-020(a), no citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hooking device for properly storing wet mops, brooms, and dust pans. Instructed to install a hooking device and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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License · Not Ready
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