Nickys Hot Dogs

3140 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60632

American

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2015

Score

Low Risk

Nickys Hot Dogs appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 30, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Nickys Hot Dogs dates to Sep 30, 2015.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2015

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

Jun 23, 2014

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK PRESENT. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK

Jun 16, 2014

License

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 52.3 F WHILE CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. UNIT TAGGED AND CITATION ISSUED TO EXISTING LICENSE :PANAGIOTIS KOSTOPANAGIOTOU #3903. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.3F VALUED AT $20, 3LBS OF ROAST BEEFAT 54.5F VALUED AT $15, 15LBS OF HOT DOGS VALUED AT 52.1 F-54.5 VALUED AT $66, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 52.6 VALUED AT $22. ALL WITHIN WALK IN COOLER FOUND AT 52.3 F. OBSERVED 2LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTY VALUED AT $5 IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON COUNTER AT 63.2. OBSERVED 1LB OF FRIED ONIONS VALUED AT $2 AT 90.6 ON COUNTER. ALL FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED.CITATION ISSUED TO EXISTING LICENSE :PANAGIOTIS KOSTOPANAGIOTOU #3903. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN IN WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK PRESENT. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS OR WALK IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATORS AND WALK IN COOLER NEED EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nickys Hot Dogs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nickys Hot Dogs on file is from Sep 30, 2015. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Nickys Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nickys Hot Dogs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nickys Hot Dogs 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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