Nick's Grill

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nick's Grill three times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Nick's Grill on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Ice Maker in poor repair, unable to close upper panel, Instructed to repair and maintain.
47
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Expired food handler certificate for kitchen staff, Instructed to update.
57
90
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
55
90
Sep 21, 2023
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's Grill on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Nick's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick's Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nick's Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Nick's Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nick's Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.