Pure Green South Loop

724 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Pure Green South Loop appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Pure Green South Loop was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: MANAGER WITHOUT CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing sign in toilet room, instructed to post.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Nov 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2023
License
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.119 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AVAILABLE LOCATED AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON-FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST FROM CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CLUTTER AND BOXES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL MANAGERS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 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.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS OR EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pure Green South Loop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pure Green South Loop on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pure Green South Loop?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pure Green South Loop.

Has Pure Green South Loop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pure Green South Loop 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 South Loop 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 South Loop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pure Green South Loop is inspected around two times per year on average.