Yes We Can Nutrition

6534 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
American
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Yes We Can Nutrition has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Yes We Can Nutrition's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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78
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2607768 DATED 11/20/24, IN WHICH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR ITEMS #47) 4-202.16 RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND #55) 6-201.11 UNFINISHED DRY WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO FINISH WALL SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED DRY WALL IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO FINISH WALL SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
90
Jan 18, 2022
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA.
56
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL.MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN RECORD FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN A PUBLIC PLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yes We Can Nutrition last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yes We Can Nutrition on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yes We Can Nutrition?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yes We Can Nutrition.

Has Yes We Can Nutrition's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yes We Can Nutrition have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yes We Can Nutrition 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 Yes We Can Nutrition inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yes We Can Nutrition is inspected roughly once per year on average.