What is Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc's health inspection score?

Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc last inspected?

Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc was last inspected on August 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc have?

Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc has 22 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc

Name: Nuts ON Clark T5 O'hare International Airport, Inc
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 86

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.4

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE FACILITY WAS OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IS BROKEN AND BEING STORED IN CABINET ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD BOXES OF FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED WORNED-OUT WEATHERSTRIP WITH OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE POPCORN POPPER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT ABOVE POPCORN POPPER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE POPCORN POPPER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN HALLWAY BEHIND FACILITY. MUST REPAIR WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABALE CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN RIGHT CORNER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LOWER DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN HALLWAY LEADING BEHIND FACILITY. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS LEADING TO PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO MAKE SURE PEST ARE NOT ENTERING THROUGH WALL IN DISREPAIR IN HALLWAY BEHIND FACILITY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED VENT ABOVE POPCORN POPPER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT ABOVE POPCORN POPPER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LARGE POPCORN POPPER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT AMMOUNT OF CHLORINE TO ADD TO SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS ON SITE AND MUST UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPELRY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN : UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN HALLWAY THAT LEADS BEHIND FACILITY. CLEAN ADN MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN HALLWAY BEHIND FACILITY. MUST REPAIR WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABALE CONDITION.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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