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Nick's Pizza & Pub

2434-2436 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2018
95
Score
Low Risk

Nick's Pizza & Pub appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Nick's Pizza & Pub's record stops at Jan 10, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SPLASH GUARD ATTACHED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jan 3, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: PLUMBING NOT MAINTAINED IN THE BASEMENT: OBSERVED AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE WASTE WATER DRAINS FROM THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK (USED FOR PREP) AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK (LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK) IS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. OBSERVED WATER SETTLING IN THE OPEN SITE DRAIN RATHER THAN PROPERLY DRAINING ADEQUATELY IN BETWEEN USE. WHEN BOTH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ARE RUNNING WATER AT THE SAME TIME, THE WATER SPEWS OUT ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 ON REPORT #2088846: (32) NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VIOLATION WITHIN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENTS SERVICED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO REPLACE THE OLD GREASE IN THE 3RD AND 4TH DEEP FRYER--MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PVC CAN CHUTE IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED OFF SINCE THE PREVIOUS OWNER TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE CLEAN GLASSWARE AT THE MAIN BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 26, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA USED REACH IN COOLERS INTERIORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNCLEAN COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER NOT CLEAN BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVER.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's Pizza & Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's Pizza & Pub on file is from Jan 10, 2018. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nick's Pizza & Pub?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nick's Pizza & Pub.

Has Nick's Pizza & Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nick's Pizza & Pub have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nick's Pizza & Pub 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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