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NUTS ON CLARK

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NUTS ON CLARK has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 16, 2011. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 24, 2025. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on September 16, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

16 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 16. 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.
    • 57. 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. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER USED TO STORE MILK FOR COFFEE SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. 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. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 10. 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.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE,VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK REFRIGERATOR.
    • 55. 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).
    • 56. 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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. 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
    • 5. 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
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAN DISPLAY COOLER AND DISPLAY SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING GRID WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 49. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 61. 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. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Instructed facility to obtain and maintain working sink stoppers.
  10. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 24. 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
    • 33. 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.
    • 35. 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. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. 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. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. 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.
    • 41. 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. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. 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. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. 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
    • 32. 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
    • 33. 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
    • 35. 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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