Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Bird'S Nest
2500 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Sep 10, 2025
21
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
5
Times failed
Violations cited on Sep 10, 2025
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11--FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11--NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12--NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11--NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CARDBOARD USED TO LINE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN FLOOR --NOTED HOLE ON FLOOR OF THE BEAR/FOOD WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --NOTED GREASE AND DIRT OF FLOOR UNSERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14--NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 20, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 5, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 7, 2014 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2014 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2014 | Canvass | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 2, 2012 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 26, 2012 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 8, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
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Bird'S Nest — questions
- Did Bird'S Nest pass its last health inspection?
- Bird'S Nest at 2500 N Southport Ave was inspected on Sep 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
- What violations were cited at Bird'S Nest?
- The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGR
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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