NATHAN'S CHICAGO STYLE
1372 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL, 60615
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 24, 2025
- Type
- License
- Result
- Pass
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
- 45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
- 49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.