Nicky's Chinese Food
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Nicky's Chinese Food, located at 5231 S Woodlawn Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 19, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 82 and noted four minor violations related to food labeling, container use, and surface cleanliness. Across 58 recorded inspections, Nicky's Chinese Food has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 11, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
67
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Jul 28, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
May 30, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
May 23, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 30, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 14, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Oct 20, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 24, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Oct 13, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 6, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
May 17, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
May 10, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
67
May 22, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
May 15, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
25
Dec 10, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 17, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Dec 7, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Sep 19, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 14, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 4, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Jan 18, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 11, 2017
Complaint
13 minor violations.
52
May 5, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 24, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 16, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Feb 4, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
Nov 23, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 26, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Aug 19, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Nov 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 30, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Dec 12, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 5, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 6, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 21, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 21, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Sep 5, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
May 21, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
67
May 16, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 13, 2012
Complaint
14 minor violations.
50
Feb 3, 2012
Routine
16 minor violations.
45
May 12, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
May 4, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Apr 27, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 18, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
67
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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