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Nuts On Clark (t1-c19)

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County

37cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
15tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026121
2025110
2024120
2023141
2022100
2021140
2019120
2018160
2017110
2016230
2015110
2014130
2013120
2012120
2011140

Inspections

  1. Sep 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  2. Sep 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER USED TO STORE MILK FOR COFFEE SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  3. Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • 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.

  4. Sep 19, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR.

    • 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).

    • 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.

  5. Nov 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  6. Feb 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN DISPLAY COOLER AND DISPLAY SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.

  7. Jul 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING GRID WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA.

  8. Oct 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  9. Sep 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers.

  10. Mar 15, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

  11. Mar 11, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

  12. Nov 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

  13. Jul 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  14. Oct 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  15. Oct 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  16. Sep 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

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.