Nick's Pit Stop
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2014
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Score
Nick's Pit Stop has been inspected six times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 13, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Nick's Pit Stop's record stops at Jun 13, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Nick's Pit Stop scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IN WALK IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 70 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (COOKED PASTA AND COOKED BEANS), VALUED AT $230 (AS STATED BY OPERATOR), WAS FOUND AT TEMPERATURES OF 48.7F AND 55.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED ALL PHF MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW AOR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND DESSERTS WRAPPED TO GO WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL WITH NAME OF PROCESSER, MAJOR INGREDIENTS & ALLERGENS, AND ADDRESS OF PROCESSOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL LEAK ON THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE NORTHWEST WALL BEHIND SHELVINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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May 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE NORTHWEST WALL BEHIND SHELVINGS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Apr 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 5 POUNDS PASTA READING 45.1'F, 6 POUNDS VEGETABLES READING 44.9'F, 1 POUND CHICKEN SALAD READING 44.9'F AND 1 POUND SLICE TOMATOES READING 45.1'F, TOTAL POUNDS OF ALL ITEMS, 13 POUNDS, AT A COST ABOUT $90.00, ALL ITEMS DUMPED AND DENATURED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CEILING IN SAME AREA, SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT AND SHIELD IN SLIDING DOOR COOLER REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS
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May 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS BENEATH REAR FOOD PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FOOD PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR SHELVING UNITS UNDER GRILLS WITH PEELING PAINTS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AND CAN OPENER BLADE WITH DEBRIS,AND CUPBOARD STORAGE IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLER,AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT SAME LOCATION.FLOORS IN OFFICE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON WALL IN DINING AT EAST CORNER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nick's Pit Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nick's Pit Stop on file is from Jun 13, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nick's Pit Stop?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nick's Pit Stop.
Has Nick's Pit Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick's Pit Stop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nick's Pit Stop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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