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NUTS ON CLARK INC

3830 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

NUTS ON CLARK INC has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 14, 2014. The most recent inspection, on December 17, 2024, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 10 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 July 6, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 once on November 5, 2019. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 17, 2024. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED BOXES AND CRATES OF PRODUCT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT DISPLAY AND PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINING AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR ALL SHELVES.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM TO BE MISSING ITS LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM HAS LID IN UNISEX BATHROOM.
  2. Recent Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE SIDE REAR DOOR ON THE LOWER-LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE SIDE REAR DOOR ON THE LOWER-LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE SIDE REAR DOOR ON THE LOWER-LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/13/2020, REPORT #2456576 #53 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. #55 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED HEAVY ON FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WASHROOM WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLE IN THE WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILE.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND 3 COMPARTMET SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND SOME CLUTTER BEHIND OFFICE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.(OLD BULBS, ETC.)
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK FAUCETS. PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING SINK THAT THE SINGLE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PACKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HANDLING MONEY, SERVING, CHANGING GLOVESAND NOT WASHING HANDS, USING SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING FRESH GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO PORTABLE HANDSINK ON SITE WHILE MAKING POPCORN AT 2 SEPARATE LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PORTABLE HANLDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK WAS PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • MAKING POPCORN PRESENTING TO CUSTOMERS IN OPEN CONTAINERS. CUSTOMERS TOUCHING, TAKING AND PLACING CONTAINER BACK ON SAMPLE TRAY. ALL SAMPLES WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAN SAMPLING TRAY OR COMPLETELY SEAL CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED

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