SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEPAL HOUSE.

EAT. 82/100

158 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 7, 2026 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 7
2026
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE GROOVES OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND POSSIBLE FOOD CRUMBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH A HEAVY SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH A HEAVY CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE COOKLINE PREP TABLE WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE A/C VENTS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE SPILLAGE/SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND CLEAR OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE FACTORY PROTECTIVE COVERING IN PLACE STILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COVERING FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF MAKING SURE ALL AREAS ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL DEBRIS (POSSIBLE FOOD) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND OR FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.

JAN 22
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN COOLER, ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

JAN 11
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN WALKIN COOLER, ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO DUMPSTER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER IN GOOD CONDITION ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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