SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NICKY'S GRILL & YOGURT OASIS.

EAT. 85/100

10500 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 30, 2025 · passed

8 of 11 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 30
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME COOKED FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STROAGE BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS STORED LIKE ALL THE OTHERS.

MINORFood Temperature
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF STORED ITEMS AND AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

JAN 6
2025
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIFE HOLER NEEDED FOR ALL KNIVES WHEN NOT IN USE. THEY MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN KNIFE HOLDER

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ANY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR DARK SPOTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ANY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR DARK SPOTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL STAFF ALONG COOK LINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL STAFF REQUIRING BEARD RESTRAINTS AND HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF COOLER AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FOOD PREP SINK NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONCTACT SURFACE OF FOOD PREP SINK.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE HOLDING ENCLOSURE CLUTTERED AND USED TO STORE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REDUCE CLUTTER IN OUTDOOR WASTE HOLDING ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH COOK LINE EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR BENEATH SODA BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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AUG 14
2023
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

FEB 14
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS NOT PROTECTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WRAP OR COVER ALL UNWRAPPED STRAWS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON SHAKE MIXER AND SODA MACHINE, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

MAR 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2463367 ON 12-4-20: 58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

DEC 4
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE

DEC 2
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED ON SITE. TUNA, HAMBURGERS, STEAKS COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER NOT WORKING. AIR TEMPERATURE 76.0F. INSTRUCTED REPAIR . MUST MAINTAIN 0.0F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS INSTALLED AT FRONT COUNTER PREPARATION AREA FOR DRAFT TEA, COFFEE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FOR ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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