JUN 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NICKS PIT STOP #2.
EAT. 77/100
3652 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 13, 2019 · passed with conditions
11 of 14 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (COLE SLAW,CHICKEN,RICE) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA STORAGE SHELF MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY DRY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE MEN WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 292018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE GRILL AND BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR MUST BE REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD COVER. MUST PROVIDE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD COVER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED A SECTION OF CEILING IN POOR REPAIR,WATER STAINED INSIDE THE LADIES TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED SOME BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED (ICE)DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE WITH CHIPPED END OF SCOOP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a sticky substance on the wall in the basement closet where the pop was previously stored. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed a minor leak at the faucet of the dishwashing three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
NOV 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REAR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING SPRAY DEVICE AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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FEB 32015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING, INSIDE LADIES WASHROOMS AND MOP CLOSET, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEVERAL NON-WORKING COOLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
OCT 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL INISDE UITLITY CLOSET NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL OPEING IN WALL.
MAY 12014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FILTERS ON FRONT EXHAUST HOOD AND INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE IN FRONT AND REAR PEP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEVERAL NON-WORKING COOLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. UNNECSSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
MAR 72013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, ALSO MUST CLEAN FRONT AREA COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER, AREA NEAR WASHROOMS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING, INSIDE LADIES WASHROOMS AND MOP CLOSET, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT REAR AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND SMALL CHEST FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER ONE 3PART SINK AT EAST SIDE OF MAIN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE CLOSET, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, WAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
APR 262012PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2012
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED REAR FLOOR (HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS) IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.------------MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA INCLUDING STORAGE ROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
AUG 82011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RAW/BARE WOOD WALL AND TRIMMINGS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND CAN OPENER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE MOP CLOSET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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