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The Nook

1511 W Balmoral Ave

Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Nook last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 15, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 1 inspection on record, from Jul 15, 2025 to Jul 15, 2025.
Has The Nook ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 15, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

License

Jul 15, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s Notes

NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AGRREMENT(S) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010.

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, Jul 15, 2025 · Original Source

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