Nepal House

158 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610

Indian

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

70

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Nepal House has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up five times.

Nepal House's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

7 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

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

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 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.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

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

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 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.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

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

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Jan 6, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 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.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 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.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 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.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 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.

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Jan 22, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 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.

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90

Jan 11, 2024

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 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

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 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)

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nepal House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nepal House on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nepal House?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nepal House.

Has Nepal House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nepal House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nepal House 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 Nepal House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nepal House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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