NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE.
1372 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
12 of 21 inspections passed, 1 failed, 8 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 62025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608614 ON 12-6024:57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOKS EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
DEC 62024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE MENU SIGN AND CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOKS EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 192024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 112023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CONTAINERS FOR WHOLE VEGETABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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FEB 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
4-6-1.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SEVERAL COOLERS. COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DEBRIS
6-201.16 CEILING TILES FOUND WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
PREMISES HAS DINE IN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A LOG ON VACCINATED AND UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES AS REQIRED.
MAY 172021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE AREA FROM A REPAIR BEING MADE BY A NEIGHBORING BUSINESS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ONCE ALL REPAIRS MADE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19:58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FEB 52020PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRATES OF ONIONS, POTATOES AND FRENCH FRIES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSIL STORED INSIDE RICE IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ENCASE SEWER LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE AND CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ENCASE SEWER LINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE SEASONING SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19:58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 162018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Observed potentially hazardous foods not labeled in freezers and coolers. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep dates. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain same. Observed foods stored in (single use) plastic tubs in coolers. Some tubs warped and disfigured from repeated use. Must replace all containers with restaurant/food grade commercial multi-use containers.
Observed aluminum foil and cardboard used as liners for shelves and floor mats. Must remove these items. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
Observed items stored directly on the floors throughout prep area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Observed excessive dust and debris on floors throughout rear prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed several different waste water pipes throughout basement dry storage area. Must completely encase all waste water pipes, or provide drop ceiling to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
Observed wiping cloths on counters throughout prep area. Must properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
FEB 152017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AND THEN DRYING HANDS ON APRON AND COMMON TOWEL. HANDS MUST BE DRIED USING PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. USE OF COMMON TOWEL IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND MILK CRATES, 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE TABLE AND CART IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REGRIGERATOR AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
CLEAN FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
MAY 202016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIERATION UNITS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FREEZERS.
MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
AUG 132015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN 20LBS.44.0F ,5LBS.BEANS & RICE 45.1F,9LBS.SPANISH RICE 44.3F-45.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 39LBS. $80. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEAR 3- COMP SINK AND CUTTING BOARD COUNTER TOP,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT & BASEMENT COOLER.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MEET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE (FRYERS AND GRILL). CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL ALSO TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
LIGHT GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS, PIPES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN.
APR 152013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.
AUG 12012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK.
JUL 162012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.
MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK.
MAR 62012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
PAINT SHELVES IN REAR NEAR RADIATOR AND REACH-IN COOLER. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS). ELEVATE ALL STOCK, POP JUICE, ETC IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
SECURE LOOSE VENT ABOVE BUNS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
AUG 42011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND POTS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND SHELVING UNITS AND WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST SEAL.
NOV 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND STEAM TABLE,COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,FREEZERS AND SHELVES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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