NICKS PIT STOP #2.

Chicago Health Dept

3652 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2019.

Last inspected Jun 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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. - -

Serious Chemical Safety

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. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 29

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 15

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 16

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 3

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

OCT 24

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 1

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 7

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

APR 26

2012

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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 8

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

JAN 6

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 20

2010

FAIL 0 violations

DEC 1

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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