Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD on .
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Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641282
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370992
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370674
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BASIN OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
15
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SHRIMP STORE ABOVE UNCOVERED CUT BROCCOLI INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW READY TO EAT VEGETABLE ABOVE RAW MEAT, FISH, AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 3 DOZEN EGGS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD IN COOLERS MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE-MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LADDER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2353046
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF PREP SINK IN PREP AREA.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND DISH WASHING AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312436
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods in refrigeration units are not properly labeled. Instructed must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF PREP SINK IN PREP AREA.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND AROUND DISH WASHING AREA OF FOOD SPLASHES AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2243243 DATED 12/7/2018, #58 Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food service managers. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243243
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed facility did not have required hand cleanser at exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Must provide hand cleanser at each hand sink at all times. Operator added hand soap to dispenser, but dispenser in disrepair. Operator provided bottle of hand soap at hand sink during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed paper towels not accessible at hand sink in kitchen, due to broken paper towel dispenser. Instructed must provide sanitary means to dry hands at each hand sink at all times. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued. See violation # 10, section 6-301.11.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Observed the following TCS foods at improper temperatures on shelves in the kitchen: chicken @ 48.4F; beef @ 45.3F; eggs @ 45.9F; and egg rolls @ 45.3F. Instructed all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods must be held at 41F or less (or 135F or more) at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 20lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Estimated cost is $200. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS (Time/temperature control for safety) foods in refrigeration units are not properly labeled. Instructed must label all TCS foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed damaged door gasket on 1 door glass refrigerator in kitchen. Glass door has plastic tape on edge. Must remove tape. Must repair and maintain same.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed facility use of opened cans for storage of other products (sauces, oils, etc). Instructed may not use single service items, such as cans, as storage. Must store all food products in commercial, food grade containers. Must maintain same.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed coving separated from walk in coolers along the base. Must repair coving to prevent pest entry and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no proof of allergen training. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food service managers.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088447
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078366
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071941
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED PREP TABLE AND TRASH CAN STORED IN FRONT AND AROUND EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN FRONT OF EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STORAGE TABLE. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL UNDER STORAGE TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL UNDER STORAGE TABLE IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING AREA, LANDING ON MULTI-USE CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1981617 ON 1-18-17:32-REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATIONS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP),PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981617
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981284
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, COOKED BEEF 85.9F, RICE 74.1F, TOFU 73.8F, CHICKEN 54.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND COLD FOOD 40F DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN PREP SINK WITH NO SOAP AND DRYING HANDS ON SOILED TOWEL, MANAGER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN AN APPROVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH WARM RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND DRIED IN A SANITARY MANNER. WASHING HANDS IN A PREP OR UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN PREP SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITIZER AND PLACING CONTAINER ON SHELF WITH CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT AND PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1770246 ON 5-5-16: 36-PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. 38-MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. 41-MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT STORAGE ARES. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD FROM ALL GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, WOK STATION, BULK CONTAINERS(EXCESSIVE DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS(GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALLL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS ACROSS FROM WATER HEATER NEAR BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN(GREASE BUILDUP).
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APRONS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770246
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SINKS, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, THE STEAM TABLE, THE VENTILATION HOOD AND THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET AND SINKS IN THE WASH ROOM.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MINIMIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632201
Location recorded for this inspection · NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD · 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS,SHELVING RACKS, SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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