NICKY'S GRILL & YOGURT OASIS.
10255 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 252020FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR HANDWASHING SINK WITH NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO USE WITH ( FOOD POT/ PANS INSIDE). EMPLOYEE REMOVED PANS FROM SINK THEN 10 MINUTES LATER OBSERVED UNCLEAN FOOD CONTAINER BACK INSIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PIC NOTHING INSIDE , ON OR IN FRONT HANWASHING SINK. MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE -COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED9-LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 4 LARGE FLIES FLYING IN REAR DISHWASHING/ PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSIED 7-38-020(C).
MAY 212020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (8) STEAKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX $60.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, ( ENCRUSTED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER,LID NOT CLOSING) GREASE ON WALL BEHING CONTAINER. GROUNDS NOT CLEAN AT CONTAINER. INCRUSTED LID ON GREASE CONTAINER TO PROPERLY CLOSE. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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DEC 22019FAILED1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2288924 ON 5-16-19; 10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 38-OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 45-OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION. 51- OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BEHIND FROZEN YPUGURT MACHINSES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
MAY 162019PASSED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE IN CUP WITH NO LID IN PREP AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEE MAY DRINK FROM A CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IF THE BEVERAGE CONTAINER IS HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS, EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING BEHIND FROZEN YOGURT MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE FRONT FOOD DISPENSING/PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREMISES FOR TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RECAULK. CORE VIOLATION.
APR 52018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR SLICER, AND CUTTING BOARD, AND FRONT CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN SMALL SALAD DRESSING COOLER IN REAR.
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR, AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES ON FRONT PREP COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
SEP 192016FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 61F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED GYRO SAUCE 65.7F, RAW BEEF 60.9F, AND SLICED TOMATOES 53.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1584062 ON 11-6-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
NOV 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN BOTH CHEST DEEP FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND GRILL. REMOVE THICK DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS, PIPES AND CONDUITS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
NOV 42015FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED AND WATER IS TURNED ON/OFF VIA THE VALVE UNDERNEATH THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE SINK REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN IT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH. ALSO, SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES- 20 LAYING ALONG THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CORD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SAND ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAKE THEM SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN BOTH CHEST DEEP FREEZERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.
ISNTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, THE KNIFE RACK AND ALL THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE THICK DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS, THE SECURITY CAMERA, PIPES AND CONDUITS UNDER THE SINKS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGH OUT THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND TOILET ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN BIN WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 52013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
COVER, LABEL, AND DATE PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP TABLE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
JUL 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN THE CHAR GRILL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS BEHIND ICECREAM MACHINES AND BLENDER.
AUG 82011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND SINKS, ETC (SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 32011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 58.2F COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW CHICKEN 63.8F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND SINKS, ETC (SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
SEP 212010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHAKE MIXER
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER NEAR REAR DOOR. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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