What is Sunny Bowls's health inspection score?

Sunny Bowls has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sunny Bowls last inspected?

Sunny Bowls was last inspected on March 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sunny Bowls have?

Sunny Bowls has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sunny Bowls safe to eat at?

Sunny Bowls has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sunny Bowls serve?

Sunny Bowls serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sunny Bowls

Name: Sunny Bowls
Address: 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 69

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/4/2025

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0Fair

American•River North

Ranked #364 of 551 in River NorthBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F AND 57.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN SALAD(50.2F) AND TUNA SALAD(57.2F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $80 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT NEAR DOORWAY AND IN STORAGE CAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH SANITIZER AND WASH COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FACILITY PROVIDED ONE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WITH NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SAUCE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED BAG OF SOUP IN FOOD PREP SINK IN THE REAR AREA THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NOT SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR LESS AND MAINTAIN.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE REAR 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUSL LOCATION AT EACH COLD-HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER EXTERIOR OF NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (DRAINAGE PIPE) OF SOUP VAT EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE (EXTERIOR OF DISPENSING NOZZLE) OF SMOOTHIE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA UTILITY SINK, BUT INSTALLED IN LOCATION THAT IS INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING OR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT IT MAY BE EASILY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D): PREPACKAGED FOODS (CHIA PUDDING, VARIOUS SALADS, VARIOUS DIPPING SAUCES, AND FRESHLY MADE JUICES) IN CUSTOMER GRAB-GO AREA IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MANAGER CONFIRMED NO MAJOR ALLERGENS ASSOCIATED WITH PACKAGED FOODS. FACILITY MUST LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: CURRENT CITY CERTIFIFED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−7 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO GRAB READY-TO-EAT SANDWICH TOPPINGS SUCH AS LETTUCE, TOMATOES, AND ONIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
DID NOT OBSERVE ANY PROPER WARNING SIGNAGE FOR VARIOUS FRESH MADE PRODUCE JUICES ON SITE. LABEL MUST STATE, "WARNING: THESE PRODUCTS HAS NOT BEEN PASTEURIZED AND, THEREFORE, MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL BACTERIA THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS IN CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND PERSONS WITH WEAKENDED IMMUNE SYSTEMS." MANAGER REMOVED JUICES FROM CUSTOMER GRAB-GO STATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
PREPACKAGED FOODS (CHIA PUDDING, VARIOUS SALADS, VARIOUS DIPPING SAUCES, AND FRESHLY MADE JUICES) IN CUSTOMER GRAB-GO AREA IS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MANAGER CONFIRMED NO MAJOR ALLERGENS ASSOCIATED WITH PACKAGED FOODS. FACILITY MUST LABEL WITH: 1) COMMON NAME OF FOOD, 2) INGREDIENTS, 3) NET QUANTITIES, 4) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PACKAGER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CURRENT CITY CERTIFIFED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−27 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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