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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

The Nest Bar & Eatery

6855-6859 W Irving Park Rd

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

9 inspections

Canvass

Jul 1, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 1, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

May 13, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 17, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13// NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 8, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

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 problems
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD AT KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. RANCH DRESSING 50.2 F, BUFFALO SAUCE 51.4, PASTAS: SHELL 45.5, SPAGHETTI 46.4, AND PENNE 49.6 F, TOMATO SAUCE 51.4 F, PICO DE GALLO 49.5 F, CHIPOTLE DIPPING SAUCE 53.2 F, AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: TOMATO SAUCE 50.6 F DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 21 LBS VALUED AT $125 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED: CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, RESEALING, REPLACING, AND MAINTAINING.

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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Aug 1, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLATES IN KITCHEN STORED UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES AND UTENSILS INVERTED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 6, 2023

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Sep 28, 2023

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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