Did Sweet Moon pass its last health inspection?

Sweet Moon at 1964 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Sep 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Sweet Moon?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED TUBES FOR CLEANING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING AGENTS NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEM

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Sweet Moon

1964 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Sep 16, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 16, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED TUBES FOR CLEANING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING AGENTS NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ATTACH ALL CLEANING AND SANTIZING AGENTS TO DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. MANAGEMENT CONNECTED CLEANING AND SANITIZING AGENTS TO DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR DISH MACHINE IS NOW 50 PPM.-COS.
#50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED HOT WATER BETWEEN THE TEMPERATURES OF 74-75.3F AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT OBSERVED WATER BOILER TO BE TURNED DOWN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND TURNED THE HEATER BACK TO IT'S PRORER TEMPERATURE. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES, BETWEEN 102.8-105F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, AND 113.5F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE END OF INSPECTION. -COS.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF TWO TOILET STALLS IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM OUT OF SERVICE AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2609279 DATED 12/17/2024 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) "FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM." VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) "CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Sep 16, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 10, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2021	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2021	License	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Sweet Moon — questions

Did Sweet Moon pass its last health inspection?: Sweet Moon at 1964 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Sep 16, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Sweet Moon?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED TUBES FOR CLEANING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING AGENTS NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEM
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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