License Re-Inspection
Oct 26, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Nutrition House
8553 S Cicero Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Nutrition House last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 26, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 2 inspections on record, from Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026.
- Has Nutrition House ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 23, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspectionsLicense
Oct 23, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 5Other
Official Wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY RESPONED TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST PROVIDE WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
PREMISES HAS NO DUMPSTER SERVICE AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE AND DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B)
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source