Did The Nurture Nook pass its last health inspection?

The Nurture Nook at 2151 W Armitage Ave was inspected on Jul 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at The Nurture Nook?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SPIDERS AND WEBS IN CORNERS OF WINDOW AND ALONGSIDE HEAVY FURNITURE IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND MAINTAIN.

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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The Nurture Nook

2151 W Armitage Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 9, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 9, 2026

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SPIDERS AND WEBS IN CORNERS OF WINDOW AND ALONGSIDE HEAVY FURNITURE IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING USED TO ELEVATE COOLING UNIT IN TODDLER NON-POROUS SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE AND DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE SURFACES
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACCUMULATED WITH THICK ORGANIC RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAIN AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PEST.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS AND REAR CLOSET SPACE WHERE LAUNDRY AND UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ALONGSIDE WALLS AND CABINETS, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING RACK /NEAR HVC AYSTEM AND ALL CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEAUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS BURNED OUT BULBS IN CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 9, 2026	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 1, 2024	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2022	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2020	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2020	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 5, 2018	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 26, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2016	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2016	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 24, 2014	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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The Nurture Nook — questions

Did The Nurture Nook pass its last health inspection?: The Nurture Nook at 2151 W Armitage Ave was inspected on Jul 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at The Nurture Nook?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SPIDERS AND WEBS IN CORNERS OF WINDOW AND ALONGSIDE HEAVY FURNITURE IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND MAINTAIN.
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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