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Nuts on Clark (T1-C19)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant ZIP 60666 Risk 3 (Low)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 2, 2026

Nuts on Clark (T1-C19) was last inspected on September 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 2, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer on site for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Instructed maanger to provide sanitizer. Manager obtained sanitizer from a different location. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no food handler training. Instructed manager to ensure all food handlers have food handler certificates.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside cooler used to store milk for coffee service. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior of grease trap at the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the 3 compartment sink. Must also clean and maintain the dusty and dirty shelves at the display counter with pop corn.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink in the prep area (water temperature at 70.2f-73.4f).instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet.instructed management to repair and maintain as required at all times.priority violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain an accurate,visible working thermometer inside the milk refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors underneath the storage racks with litter,debris in the lower level storage rooms (1b 8s,1b 11s).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean exhaust hood/filter on the popcorn unit to remove grease build-up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found unsigned employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found incomplete vomiting and diarrheal spill kit (missing item appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus and disposable mops). Instructed to provide complete spill kit and procedure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintan display cooler and display shelves with dust build-up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling above prep/service area with dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of unused one compartment next to 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain ceiling grid with dust accumulation above prep/service area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy.instructed manager to provide employee health policy.priority foundation 7-38-010.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events.instructed manager to provide clean up policy.priority foundation 7-38-005.no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) instructed to detail clean exhaust hood/filters above the popcorn making machine and display cooler to remove accumulation of dusts/debris and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean floors behind-under-around the grease box (popcorns on floor) underneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink area including floor drain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 food handler(s) with no proof of food handler training.instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11 previous inspection report summary from 9/19/2017 not posted for public view. Today's inspection report summary must be displayed visible to customers.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers.

  9. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Noted grease box underneath 3 compartment sink leaking into prep area floor. Instructed to repair or replace. Noted grease box rusted and water overflowing from lid/cover. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain filters, prep and storage shelves, display shelves and equipment with white powdery substance from fire extinguisher.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceiling with white powdery substance from fire extinguisher.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food build up on shelves at prep area. Must clean shelves and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinets under cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wall base and incorners not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling and tracks above equipment not clean. Instructed to remove excessive dust particles.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain walls with spillage around prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, reorganize and remove unnecessary articles stored inside metal storage cabinet at prep area to prevent pest harborage.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noticed bad odor when water turned on at 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on shelves and inside cabinet behind front counter. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED; REVIEWED DOCUMENTS FROM COLONIAL BAG CORP 205 E FULLERTON,CAROL STREM IL THAT LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE BAGS-CLEAR,WHITE AND BLUE ARE APPROVED FOR DIRECT FOOD CONTACT,UNDER FDA REGULATIONS,INSTRUCTED ALL STORE LOCATIONS MUST HAVE THIS DOCUMENT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ALL CABINETS FOR SUPPLIES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TRANSPORT CART USED FOR TRANSPORTING POPCORN/SUPPLIES FROM STORAGE TO STORE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING THRUOUT PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING AND WALLS AT THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.