JUL 15
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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NICKY'S IN-N-OUT.
BEAT. 46/100
4240 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 15, 2021 · passed
Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE.
JUL 82021FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2021
FAILED
12 violationsDETAILS
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.
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)
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 172020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM ALSO USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
JUN 202019FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2019
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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OCT 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 THE FOOD.
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.
OCT 42018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 THE FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 (B) Observed 3 compartment sink slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.
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.
OCT 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
* 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. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREP ARE OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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.
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.
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.
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.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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.
FEB 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING.
MAY 222015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
SEE VIOLATION (29)
MAR 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
FEB 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
OCT 82014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 8
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JAN 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR REAR STORAGE, NEED TO LABEL CONTAINER.
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.
APR 292013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 29
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
NOV 92011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 9
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 62011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 6
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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