Nicky's

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 23, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jan 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Knife improperly stored inbetween flat top grill and prep table. Instd to store properly

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

4. Mar 15, 2022 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practicies by food handler.observed male food handler wearing the same gloves and wiping gloved hands with a towel while handling raw chicken,ready to eat cut lettuce,toasted buns without changing gloves and washing hands at this time. Must wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 1.5lbs cooked onions on grill at 121.4f.product was discarded by manager.must have hot foods at 135.0f or above.appx. 1.5lbs. $2.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 1lbs. Cut lettuce 61.5f. 1lbs. Raw hamburgers 49.8f. 1lbs. Sliced tomatoes 57.4f on prep table inside a container of ice.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 3lbs. $9.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several towels on counter tops.must store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Gloves weren’t used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gloves not being changed after every possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 46)

     Gloves used properly

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.must install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on toilet room door that leads to prep area.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in lobby.must repair or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Nov 19, 2021 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   No violations

6. Nov 3, 2021 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: no procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

7. Sep 20, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies and maintain on site. Priority foundation 738-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer for upright cooler in rear. Instd to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

8. Aug 9, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employe health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events, instructed to provide necessary items, and a disinfectant rated for norovirus.priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the unisex toilet room trash receptacle with out cover, instructed to provide cover.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired city of chicago sanitation certificate manager on premises at this time, but manager left, and the male employee has no city of chicago sanitation certificate(servsafe test date 8/1/18). When tcs food is being prepared and served beef 160*f, hotdogs 158*f at this time. Insreucted to provide enrollment for sanitation class or reciprocity receipt. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no alergen training on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Jun 11, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Missing endcaps on lightshields in rear.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

10. Oct 17, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unhygienic food handling practices by a food handling employee. Observed the employee handle a raw hamburger and raw chicken and then handle a bread roll without first removing their gloves and washing their hands. Management instructed that employees must change gloves and wash their hands after switching between handling raw foods and ready-to-eat foods. Critical violation 7-38-010a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot dogs stored in direct contact with a cardboard box. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage containers only. Observed the inside of the walk-in cooler door and floor of the walk-in cooler with raw exposed wood. Management instructed to paint or seal the floor and inside of the door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer observed inside of the refrigerator in the rear storage area near the back door. Must provide a thermometer inside of all coolers.

11. Oct 9, 2015 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

12. Mar 19, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. No logs, records available. Instd to provide same.

13. Sep 16, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

14. Jul 18, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the hood above the cooking equipment has grease buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the rear area along the walls and in the corners they are dusty.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Clean the light shields under the hood in the front area has grease buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean the vents in the back prep area they have dust buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found a two door reachin cooler and a one door cooler that are empty and unused. Instructed to repair or remove them so no insect or rodent harborage.

15. Apr 8, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Apr 1, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage/waste grease area not clean, excessive grease encrusted on exterior of interceptor and lid open and exposed with excessive grease. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean equipment improperly stored on floor. Instd to store properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Repair same.