Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2636511
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 2" GAP AT LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR FRAME AND 1" GAP AT BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2373380
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK THE WASHROOM AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND BOTTOM LEFT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE 1 DOOR FREEZER ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHOLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CHOLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2282727
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED DARK SEAMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI MEAT SLICER OFTEN IN BETWEEN USES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRESH MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSILBE TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2184299
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2182010
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2135330 ON 1/11/18 NOT CORRECTED: 30 - OBSERVED UNLABELED PACKAGES OF FROZEN FOOD (FRENCH FRIES, CHICKEN TENDERS, BREADED MUSHROOMS, ONION RINGS, ETC.) AND DRY NOODLES TAKEN FROM BOXES AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY WITHOUT A LABEL AND RICE AND BEANS REPACKAGED INTO SMALLER BAGS WITHOUT A LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2135330
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED PACKAGES OF FROZEN FOOD (FRENCH FRIES, MOZZARELLA STICKS) AND EGGS TAKEN FROM BOXES AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY WITHOUT A LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE RAW MEAT AND DELI DISPLAY COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2010138
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DAMAGED AND/OR DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937869
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
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 REPLACE OR REPAIR THE WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP AT PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELS COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE THE MEAT COUNTERS AT PREP AREA
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1937766
Location recorded for this inspection · NICHOLAS HIGH QUALITY MEATS · 4619 W HARRISON ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR THE WOODEN CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP AT PREP AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELS COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE THE MEAT COUNTERS AT PREP AREA
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60644
121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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