Nomonomo

2096 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nomonomo four times, with records going back to 2021. On Jul 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-use/single-service articles”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR AND INTERIOR SHEILD PLATE IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT DUMP SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP FROM DUMP SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS, AND OTHER HANDWASHING AIDS AT SINKS DESIGNATED AS HANDWASHING SINKS ONLY AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUPS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON SHELF IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM AND CEASE USE OF TOILET ROOM TO STORE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE STRAWS IN BOX DIRECLTY ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-USE STRAWS AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES (STOVE BURNERS AND BURNER COVERS) OF STOVETOP IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING OF THE LEFT-SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA (REAR MOST HANDWASHING SINK ALONG PREP LINE) TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT-SIDE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES.

Jan 21, 2021

License

2 minor violations.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nomonomo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nomonomo on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nomonomo?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nomonomo.

Has Nomonomo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nomonomo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Nomonomo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nomonomo is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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