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Nuts on Clark Midway

5500 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: May 23, 2016
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Nuts on Clark Midway has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Nuts on Clark Midway's record stops at May 23, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nuts on Clark Midway trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL. USING BUCKET WITH SOAP, RINSING WITH WATER AND NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET SINKS UP PROPERLY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
8
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANINIG UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE POPCORN MAKER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
36
78
Dec 4, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF MOTOR HARDWARE OF POPCORN MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN REAR WITH STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. REPLACE WORN CAULKING AROUND BASE OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINDK AND SPLASHGUARDS.
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90
Jun 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE CORNERS AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
86
Jul 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 46 1-LB PACKAGES OF CREAM BUTTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.1F IN BASEMENT STORAGE COOLER (NOT ON). PACKAGE STATES KEEP RERIGERATED AND INGREDIENTS CONSISTS OF MILK AND CREAM. MGR DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL PRODUCT. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX. 46LBS, $60 VALUE.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/PAINT SAME.
32
90
Oct 23, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE BINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CORN POPPER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD GREASE BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISPLAYS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION UNIT TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
86
Dec 22, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELF LINING ON ROLLING CART. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
35
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nuts on Clark Midway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nuts on Clark Midway on file is from May 23, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nuts on Clark Midway?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nuts on Clark Midway.

Has Nuts on Clark Midway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nuts on Clark Midway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nuts on Clark Midway 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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