Pure Green

1156 N State St Bldg, Chicago, IL 60610

American

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Pure Green, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES OF THE BACK LID OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH FOOD DERIS.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A LARGE GAP AT THE OUTSIDE HANDLE AREA. GAP IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ALLOW INSECTS AND SMALL RODENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE ACTIVITY.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE BASE FLOOR OF EACH UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT ETC UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Oct 19, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS HAS AN OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pure Green last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pure Green on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pure Green?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pure Green.

Has Pure Green's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pure Green have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pure Green means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pure Green inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pure Green is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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