NICKY'S THE REAL ONE-NICKY'S THE REAL MCCOY.
5341 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 202026PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED TO FACILITY AT 1:40PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED TO FACILITY AT 1:40PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR STAINLESS STEEL PLATE INSTALLED ABOVE ICE AND OBSERVED RUST ON FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT INTERIOR EDGES UNDERNEATH LID OF OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN SAID AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(NEAR HOT WATER TANK). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF DRAIN BOARD OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHTSIDE OF DRAIN BOARD OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SANITIZED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED BBQ SAUCE STORED ON MILK CRATE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANBILITY. OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN AND GRAY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM GREEN AND GRAY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR TWO FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
AUG 212025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
AUG 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. (CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN VALID FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING AND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 312023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
NO BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS INSIDE OF BEVERAGE CLOSET AND ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142022PASSED13 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING BREAD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED A NEW 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTALLED NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
Inspector Comments: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN TOILETROOM.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 32022FAILED13 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING BREAD IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED WORN AND DEEP GROOVES IN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DINING AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN TOILETROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
MAR 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 56.6F, CUT TOMATOES 56.0F, HOT DOGS 54.0F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 54.4F, FETA CHEESE 54.2F ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $100 VALUE, CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW
PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 56.0F, COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION, INSTD REPAIR TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
SEP 92020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-201.11: HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
6-501.12: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 22020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
EXCESSIVE RUST ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed incomplete clean up kit. Instructed to get sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 90 day grace period.
Observed taco meat, cheese, and tomatoes in prep cooler at 50F, 60F, and 65F. Management disposed of and denatured 20 pounds worth of product valued at $100. Instructed to maintain TCS foods at or below 41F. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed to date mark all TCS, ready to eat items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with the date created and the discard date.
Observed a prep cooler in rear of kitchen near flat top grill with an ambient air temperature of 67F. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed not to use until repaired or replaced and approved by CDPH. Priority Violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Observed a heavy build up of grease, dirt, and food debris in corner of kitchen near front counter and gyros spits and on the floor underneath 3 compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
See violation 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/2/18 REPORT 2200455 NOT CORRECTED. 58- PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
2-301.14 - FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED COOKING OUTSIDE, CHANGING TASKS , HANDLING UNCLEAN COOLER, OPENING DOORS AND TOUCHING HANDLES FROM RESTAUANT, TOUCHING UNCLEAN SURFACES SUCH AS DINING TABLES AND HANDLING MONEY AND THEN PREPARING TACOS, BURRITOS, ETC. WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. COOKING/PREPARING/SERVING FOOD OUTSIDE IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
3-306.11 OBSERVED FOOD (TORTILLAS, STEAK, CHICKEN, CONDIMENTS SUCH AS TOMATOES, SHREDDED LETTUCE, CHEESE, ETC) ON DISPLAY AND BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, COOKED AND SERVED IN PARKING LOT OUTSIDE OF LICENSED PREMISES, UNABLE TO BE PROTECTED FOR CONTAMINATION COOKING/PREPARING/DISPLAYING FOOD OUTSIDE IS PROHIBITED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER SANTIZING SOLUTION.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLAC AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
LIGHTSHEILDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.
AUG 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPOLYYE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (BEANS, FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE IN PROPER SANTIZING SOLUTION.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
CUTTING BOARD ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLAC AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
LIGHTSHEILDS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON PREMISES.
JUN 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(ICE BUILD UP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.
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 →