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NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE

1372 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625947

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618759

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAN COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608614 ON 12-6024:57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOKS EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608614

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM FIXTURES DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE MENU SIGN AND CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOKS EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591301

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575736

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: CONTAINERS FOR WHOLE VEGETABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559631

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549254

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-6-1.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN SEVERAL COOLERS. COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DEBRIS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 CEILING TILES FOUND WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: PREMISES HAS DINE IN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AS REQUIRED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A LOG ON VACCINATED AND UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES AS REQIRED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509840

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE AREA FROM A REPAIR BEING MADE BY A NEIGHBORING BUSINESS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ONCE ALL REPAIRS MADE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19:58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359918

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES OF ONIONS, POTATOES AND FRENCH FRIES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSIL STORED INSIDE RICE IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ENCASE SEWER LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR ENCASE SEWER LINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ABOVE SEASONING SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2252533 ON 1-14-19:58-MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252533

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2160154

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous foods not labeled in freezers and coolers. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep dates. Must label all bulk foods with name. Must maintain same. Observed foods stored in (single use) plastic tubs in coolers. Some tubs warped and disfigured from repeated use. Must replace all containers with restaurant/food grade commercial multi-use containers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed aluminum foil and cardboard used as liners for shelves and floor mats. Must remove these items. All surfaces must be smooth, non-porous, and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed items stored directly on the floors throughout prep area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Observed excessive dust and debris on floors throughout rear prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed several different waste water pipes throughout basement dry storage area. Must completely encase all waste water pipes, or provide drop ceiling to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wiping cloths on counters throughout prep area. Must properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989504

Location recorded for this inspection · NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE · 1372 E 53RD ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 57664.

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