Pass

Nutrition 56

5650 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 19, 2025

Nutrition 56 was last inspected on December 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 19, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper in need of cleaning and stored improperly directly on ice in the freezer. Instructed to clean and sanitize scooper and to store properly between usage.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed to wear/provide.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service/use articles (to-go containers) not inverted. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door is not self closing. Instructed to provide/install a self closing device.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed unused/old unnecessary items/equipment in the dishwash/prep area and in the rear of the facility. Instructed to remove from the premises.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the exhaust ventilation in the washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped straws displayed for customer service on dining tables and front counter. Instructed manager to properly wrap/cover straws to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in wall under front counter and around outlet in rear. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.