Nathan's Chicago Style
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Nathan's Chicago Style, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Nathan's Chicago Style on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
License
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE MENU SIGN AND CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOKS EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS FOR WHOLE VEGETABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Feb 1, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-6-1.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SEVERAL COOLERS. COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DEBRIS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 CEILING TILES FOUND WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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May 17, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES OF ONIONS, POTATOES AND FRENCH FRIES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSIL STORED INSIDE RICE IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 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.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ENCASE SEWER LINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE SEASONING SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 16, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths on counters throughout prep area. Must properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.
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Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: 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
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: 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
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REGRIGERATOR AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GLASS & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM REACH IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT & BASEMENT COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MEET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE (FRYERS AND GRILL). CLEAN AREA UNDER GRILL ALSO TO REMOVE GREASE AND PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS, PIPES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISCARD WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Aug 1, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK.
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Jul 16, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES IN REAR NEAR RADIATOR AND REACH-IN COOLER. SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE VENT ABOVE BUNS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 4, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AND WALL BEHIND 3COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST SEAL.
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Nov 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nathan's Chicago Style last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nathan's Chicago Style on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nathan's Chicago Style?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Nathan's Chicago Style.
Has Nathan's Chicago Style's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nathan's Chicago Style have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nathan's Chicago Style means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nathan's Chicago Style inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nathan's Chicago Style is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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