Swedish American Museum

5211-5217 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Other
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Swedish American Museum has been inspected four times since 2023. Swedish American Museum was last inspected on Mar 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Swedish American Museum's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNER IN REAR PREP AREA (CAFE SIDE).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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90
Mar 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND (FRONT) REAR PREP AREA.
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95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT CAFE PREP AREA OR PERMANENTLY REMOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO PREP/STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND (FRONT) REAR PREP AREA.
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86
Mar 15, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE 1ST-FLOOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swedish American Museum last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swedish American Museum on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swedish American Museum?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Swedish American Museum.

Has Swedish American Museum's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Swedish American Museum have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Swedish American Museum 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 Swedish American Museum inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Swedish American Museum is inspected around two times per year on average.