Pass

Nathan's Chicago Style

1372 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 22, 2026

Nathan's Chicago Style was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the refrigerators in the basement. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, and shelving units.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing sign at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used as shelving in prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, holding units, shelving units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and equipment and organize basement storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing cover on ventilation fan in washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed peeling paint on walls in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair. Walls shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.