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Nathan's Grill

3532 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
American
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Nathan's Grill has been inspected three times since 2013. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Nathan's Grill since Feb 10, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MAKER IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE TABLE SETTINGS IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLES, MUST WRAP AND INVERT, Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.
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Nov 12, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND THE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVING 4" THRU-OUT THE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE WALLS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 -2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nathan's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nathan's Grill on file is from Feb 10, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nathan's Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nathan's Grill.

Has Nathan's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nathan's Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nathan's Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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