Nicks Pit Stop
2023 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
Mostly clean — 7 of 10 passed, one prior failure
Last Inspected
2023-03-17
What You Should Know
✓ 9 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-03-17
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2014)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 18 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
🔧 Facility Condition minor 1×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 1×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 1×
Inspection History
1 ▾
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (BY REAR EXIT DOOR). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
2022-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
minor Other
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2019-10-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED COOKIES NOT PROPERLY LABELED FOR RETAIL SALE AT FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
serious Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the sides of cooking equipment. Instr...
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor under the ice machine to be wet. Instructed facility to maintain dry. Observed the floor in the front prep area to have dirt and food debris accumulated under equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and mainta...
CRITICAL 3 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
critical Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.
3 ▾
minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
minor Pest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED COUNTER TOP BY GRILL LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
3 ▾
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2014-10-01 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
3 ▾
serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO A PREP TABLE, HOT HOLD UNIT, EXPOSED HANDSINK, AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL ALL EXPOSED BRICK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA SO THE WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO HELP PREVEN...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A RAW WOOD SHELF ON THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SHIPPING WRAP FROM BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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