What is Vegan Now 2go's health inspection score?

Vegan Now 2go has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Vegan Now 2go last inspected?

Vegan Now 2go was last inspected on March 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Vegan Now 2go have?

Vegan Now 2go has 38 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Vegan Now 2go safe to eat at?

Yes, Vegan Now 2go has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Vegan Now 2go serve?

Vegan Now 2go serves Vegan cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Vegan Now 2go

Name: Vegan Now 2go
Address: 1536 E 75TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 88

1536 E 75TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/2/2026

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Vegan•Chicago

Ranked #995 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 89% of vegan restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

13x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

Location

1536 E 75TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Feb 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

16 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C)// NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN COMPARTMENT UNDER COOKS LINE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13(C)//OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING ANND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED TOP INTERIOR SURFACE AND GUARD ON REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON DRYING RACKS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE IN COMPARTMENT UNDER COOKS LINE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING ANND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
LOWER SURFACE OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FEMALE IN THE PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WORKERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DUST PAN WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE DUST PAN. MAINTAIN SAME.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MET AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THE MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, 40 BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR AND 20 BY THE MIDDLE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FEMALE IN THE PREP AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WORKERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE DUST PAN WITH THICK FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE DUST PAN. MAINTAIN SAME.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT HE MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MET AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−21 pts

Apr 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.113 OBSERVED NO HOOKING DEVICE FOR PROPERLY STORING WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.113 OBSERVED NO HOOKING DEVICE FOR PROPERLY STORING WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 23

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE INTENT OF THE ICE MACHINE IS TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE, DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ FOOD PREP ARE, AND ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE TABLE CLOSEST TO THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NO HOOKING DEVICE FOR PROPERLY STORING WET MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HOOKING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jan 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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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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