Nicky's Carry Out
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Nicky's Carry Out, the earliest from 2017. Nicky's Carry Out was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Nicky's Carry Out on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GYRO MEAT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTATO BOX STORED ON PLASTIC CRATE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN REACH IN FREEZER UNIT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 6, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACK UP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER CALLED A PLUMBER AND IT WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (DRESSING, GYRO SAUCE, COOKED TACO MEAT, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK IN THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicky's Carry Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nicky's Carry Out on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nicky's Carry Out?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nicky's Carry Out.
Has Nicky's Carry Out's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicky's Carry Out have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nicky's Carry Out 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 Nicky's Carry Out inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nicky's Carry Out is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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