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Nellies

Restaurant

2458 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Jun 25, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Multiple previous violations not corrected, including food labeling failures, unsanitized dishwasher, and debris-filled ice machine.

Key Findings

  • Previous core violations from June 2025 inspection remain uncorrected, including unlabeled food containers, damaged storage equipment, and missing food handler certifications.
  • Dishwashing machine's final sanitizing rinse measured at 0 PPM chlorine—well below the required 50-100 PPM standard for chemical sanitizing.
  • Ice machine interior has encrusted debris accumulation and requires immediate service and cleaning.
  • Second-floor bathroom garbage lacks a lid and washroom door missing self-closing device.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #60 — PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector's Notes:

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2619145 DATED:06/13/2025 #37---3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,SHAKERS,PANS,BULK) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #44---4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT . #47---4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. #47---4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN/DEEP GROOVES ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS. #49---4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE, GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS. #53---5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE IN 2ND FL. UNISEX TOILET ROOM. #55---6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REA PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,FRONT PREP AREA. #55---6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. #56---6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #57---2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58---2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/2/2026.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection History

Nellies has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 2, 2026.

Jul 2, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Jun 26, 2026Fail

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

4 violations
Jun 25, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations