Chicago
46
BEAT

Nicky'S In-n-out

4240 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
17
11 passed
Last Inspected
2021-07-15
Pass Rate
65%
3 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2021-07-15)
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2019, 2018)
Sanitation issues found across 33 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 33×
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Other serious 10×
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
2021-07-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE.

2021-07-08 Fail Canvass
12
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Facility Condition

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

2020-01-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM ALSO USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

2019-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-06-20 Fail Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM VIOLATION 58. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

2018-10-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written health policy with signatures for all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide written procedure and equipment for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels. Must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 Observed ice cream scoops in standing, room temperature water in dipwell. INSTRUCTED MUST STORE UTENSILS IN CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER, IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F, OR IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH HANDING ABOVE THE TOP OF T...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago food sanitation managers.

2018-10-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written health policy with signatures for all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide written procedure and equipment for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Observed excessive black, slimy mold like substance on interior ice chute of ice machine (ice used for consumption). Must detail clean and sanitize. Ice machine turned off during inspection for cleaning. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels. Must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 Observed ice cream scoops in standing, room temperature water in dipwell. INSTRUCTED MUST STORE UTENSILS IN CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER, IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F, OR IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH HANDING ABOVE THE TOP OF T...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 (B) Observed 3 compartment sink slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago food sanitation managers.

2017-10-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVED FOR INSPECTION (CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NEXT DOOR CAME OVER)WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, ETC., IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. IN...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (REAR PREP), WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT PREP AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR HOSES AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM SLICER IN REAR PREP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT PREP UNDER PREP COOLER AND FROM AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR, AND INSTALL HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2016-02-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING.

2015-05-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)(B) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1523043 DATED 2-18-15. MANAGER DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEE'S (COOKS). CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION (29)

2015-03-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2015-02-18 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2014-10-08 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE, ALSO REAR CUTTING BOARD.OBSERVED REAT STORAGE TABLE NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2014-01-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR REAR STORAGE, NEED TO LABEL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, REAR SLICER,EXTERIOR OF REAR SHAKE MACHINE, AND SYRUP PUMPS. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN, THE REAR ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER.

2013-04-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

2011-11-09 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

2011-05-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.

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