Pure Green
724 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Mar 26, 2026
Pure Green was last inspected on March 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 26, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Manager without certificate on site.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago certified food manager with certificate on the premises while tcs foods (smoothies, oatmeal) were being prepared and served. Informed management that a valid original city of chicago certified food manager and certificate must be onsite at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Manager arrived on site at the end of this inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hands washing sign in toilet room, instructed to post.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Person in charge provided a copy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to always provide the original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and the original certificate must be posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a two door refrigeration unit at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 81f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain 41f or below at all times.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot tcs foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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: 6-501.111 observed no pest control logbook on site. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook for the facility address. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 observed no utensils or equipment on site. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: 4-101.17 observed raw wood surfaces under the food prep area counter and the cabinets above the food prep area. Instructed to seal all raw wood.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.119 observed no drainboard available located around the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all non-food and food contact surfaces with accumulated dust from construction. Instructed to clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed construction equipment clutter and boxes in the customer dining and food prep areas. Instructed to remove and organize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without an original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Person in charge provided a copy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed to always provide the original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and the original certificate must be posted at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate provided. Instructed to meet requirement for all managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.