RecordWell Data

Sweet Moon

1964 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County

25cited violations
3serious tier
4inspections
18tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2802874
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025142
20242181
2021130

Inspections

  1. Sep 16, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE OF TWO TOILET STALLS IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM OUT OF SERVICE AND NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      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.

  2. Dec 17, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST USE STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING COMP) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN BAKERY COOLER (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      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.

  3. Dec 10, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT ALL (5) HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/REAR PREP AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL AT ALL HANDSINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER FILTER ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET AT THE HANSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USED) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST USE STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO PASTE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING COMP) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN BAKERY COOLER (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      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.

  4. Sep 27, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND SERVING COUNTERTOPS AT THE FRONT AREA IN THE DINING AREA SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS PROVIDED AT THE WATERLINE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.