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NICK'S DRIVE INN

7216 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60631

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NICK'S DRIVE INN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637562

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED TO-GOS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610737

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610316

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE FREEZER USED TO STORE ICE CREAM NEXT TO MILKSHAKE MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED HOT WATER KNOB ON HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR ALCOVE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED ON FRONT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589137 DATED 2/5/2024: #38 "NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589137

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588749

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGER, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED PREMISE MAKING YOGURT WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED A CONTAINER OF MILK AND CRANBERRY JUICE BOTTLE STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE CONTAINER. ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINER OF MILK AND DISPOSE OF ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ON CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579021 DATED 7/25/2023 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579021

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STORAGE AREAS WITH CLUTTER.(BOXES,TOOLS,ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND GAS STOVE AT DISHWASHING AREAS NOT UNDER HOOD.MUST REMOVE OR PLACE UNDER HOOD.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557110

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING BURGERS AND CHICKEN ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510184

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MAGNETIC KNIFE/SPATULA HOLDER. NOTED SPATULAS STORED BEHIND WALL IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER AND WEEDS AROUND CONTAINER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PAPERS STORED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA (WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED) AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE (EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366378

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME TO WALK IN FREEZER

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN RESTROOM WITH NO COVER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A TOILET RECEPTACLE WITH COVER IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MEN'S RESTROOM DOOR NOT PROPERLY SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT ECT) NEAR REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT T0 REMOVE CLUTTER.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294105

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REGARDING FOODS THAT IS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON EACH FOOD ITEMS AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE FRENCH FRIES HOLDER CART TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FRENCH FRIES.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME TO WALK IN FREEZER

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE SHAKE FREEZER TABLE NOT IN USE IN FRONT PREP AREA

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHELL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS AND SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN..EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO DAMAGED FLOOR (NOT IN GOOD REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER.EXTENSION FOR COMPLIANCE GRANTED TILL 8/19/19 BY VC

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279956

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REGARDING FOODS THAT IS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON EACH FOOD ITEMS AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE FRENCH FRIES HOLDER CART TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FRENCH FRIES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE ICE CREAM CONE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UNDRNEATH THE ICE MAKER WHERE THE MOTOR IS LOCATED WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO DAMAGED FLOOR (NOT IN GOOD REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279571

Location recorded for this inspection · NICK'S DRIVE INN · 7216 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER SURAFCE WITH DRIED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBATANCE ON THE PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REGARDING FOODS THAT IS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BEING SERVED ON SITE ON THE MENU WITH ASTERISK ON EACH FOOD ITEMS AND ALSO ON THE WALLS FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE FRENCH FRIES HOLDER CART TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE FRENCH FRIES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE ICE CREAM CONE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UNDRNEATH THE ICE MAKER WHERE THE MOTOR IS LOCATED WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,WITH CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. ALSO DAMAGED FLOOR (NOT IN GOOD REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR,DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE REST OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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