MAR 17
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NICKS PIT STOP.
EAT. 79/100
2023 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 17, 2023 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (BY REAR EXIT DOOR). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
FEB 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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.
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.
JUN 242020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 302019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED COOKIES NOT PROPERLY LABELED FOR RETAIL SALE AT FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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 maintain.
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JAN 192017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
AUG 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
SEP 32015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
SEP 302014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2014
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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 AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →