About CleanKitchens
CleanKitchens is a real-time restaurant health inspection news platform providing transparent, accurate reporting on food safety violations and restaurant closures across major US cities.
Our Founder
Chris Nesbitt founded CleanKitchens with a unique combination of legal training and medical expertise that brings a distinctive perspective to public health data transparency:
- Legal Background: Graduate of Boston University's Paralegal Studies Program with focus on state regulatory compliance and public records law
- Medical Expertise: Licensed Emergency Medical Provider in New Hampshire with firsthand experience in public health emergencies
- Data Science Skills: Advanced training in computer coding with a focus on transforming complex datasets into accessible information
This interdisciplinary background ensures a rigorous, ethical approach to health inspection data presentation that balances regulatory compliance, public health imperatives, and information accessibility.
Our Mission
We believe the public has a right to know about food safety issues in their communities. By transforming complex government inspection data into clear, accessible news stories, we help diners make informed decisions about where they eat.
What We Do
Every day, we:
- Monitor official health department inspection data from Chicago and expanding cities
- Process over 295,000 inspection records to identify significant violations
- Verify information directly from government sources
- Publish timely, accurate news stories using AI-assisted journalism
- Track patterns across restaurant chains and locations
Our Data Sources
All information comes directly from official city and county health departments. We currently process data from:
- Chicago: Over 295,000 inspection records from the Chicago Department of Public Health
- Additional Cities: Expanding coverage to major metropolitan areas
We do not rely on user submissions or unverified sources. Our automated systems check for new inspection data multiple times daily.
Editorial Independence
CleanKitchens maintains complete editorial independence. We do not accept payment from restaurants for coverage decisions. Editorial decisions are never influenced by advertising or external pressure.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
We take accuracy seriously through:
- Multiple source verification
- Automated data quality checks
- Editorial review processes
- Prompt corrections when errors are identified
If you spot an error, please contact us immediately. Corrections are posted promptly and transparently on our corrections page.