Nuts On Clark (t1-c19)
11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1916219
- Status
- Risk 3 (Low)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Serious
Priority
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Sep 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER USED TO STORE MILK FOR COFFEE SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 19, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS WITH LITTER,DEBRIS IN THE LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOMS (1B 8S,1B 11S).
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTER ON THE POPCORN UNIT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Nov 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN DISPLAY COOLER AND DISPLAY SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING GRID WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 15, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 11, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
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
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, DISPLAY SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT WITH WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE FROM FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING WITH WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE FROM FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE CABINETS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND INCORNERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING AND TRACKS ABOVE EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST PARTICLES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE METAL STORAGE CABINET AT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTICED BAD ODOR WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND INSIDE CABINET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.