Nuts on Clark Popcorn
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Apr 22, 2025
Nuts on Clark Popcorn was last inspected on April 22, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
April 22, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor around hot water tank and grease trap. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed large white container holding kernels not labeled with common name. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior door of cold hold unit to have build up of residue. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Observed container holding popcorn kernels with excessive reside on exterior. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under shelving and equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: No labels on working containers used for cleaners and sanizers (storing poisonous and toxic material) pic unaware of of common name of the material in containers. All discarded at this time. Instd to have all working containers clearly and individally identified with the common name of the toxic/poisonous material. Citation issued 7-38-015 priority foundation.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food, butter at improper cold holding temperatures of 58.9f. Butter contains cream as an ingredient and requires refrigeration as stated on label. Butter discarded and denatured at this time. All cold tcs foods must be held at or below 41f. Approx 60lbs $120 value. Priority citation issued 7-38-005
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler at improper cold holding temperature of 60.1f. Instd to have all refrigeration at 41f or below at all times. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until reinspection by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Soap dispenser in need of replacing. Having some difficulty obtaining soap. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all build up in mop closet and storage closet. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012a
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Clean in place equipment (cip) (2 stationary popcorn kettles/makers) on site. Instd to provide written procedure for cleaning/sanitizing of said equipment
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.