Nicky's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2014
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Public records show eight inspections at Nicky's Hot Dogs stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 23, 2014. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 23, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Nicky's Hot Dogs is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 23, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.3 F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.3 F VALUED AT $20, 3LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 54.5 F VALUED AT $15, 15 LBS OF HOT DOGS AT 52.1-54.5 VALUED AT $66, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 52.6F VALUED AT $22 ALL WITHIN WALK IN COOLER FOUND AT 52.3F. OBSERVED 2LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTY VALUED AT $5 IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ON COUNTER AT 63.2F. OBSERVED 1LB OF FRIED ONIONS VALUED AT $2 AT 90.6 F ON COUNTER. ALL FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dec 4, 2013
Routine
4 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. DEFROST SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SIDES OF FRYERS INBETWEEN FRYERS AND FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. ELEVATE SAME 6 INCHES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Nov 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCIT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT HAS A STEADY DRIPPING OF WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET.
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May 29, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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May 22, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES USES SPRAY SANITIZER TO CLEAN HANDS. NEED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AFTER WAITING ON EACH CUSTOMER NEED TO HAVE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. SINK IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THEY NOW STARTED TO USE THE HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-010(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS BLACK MOLD AND LINE BUILDUP. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED DO NOT USE IT. WHEN THE ICE MACHINE IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED FAX OVER A LETTER 312-746-4240 SO INSPECTOR CAN COME AND UNTAG THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE REACHIN COOLER AND REACHIN FREEZER IN REAR AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. CLEAN THE MEAT CUTTER, KNIFE RACK,PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL THEMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND THE REACHIN COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE OLD UNSED EQUIPMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE IN THE REAR AREA.
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND STOVE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD COVER MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
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Mar 30, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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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.
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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.REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AT SERVICE COUNTER,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING GLASS ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.
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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.REPLACE FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TOO SHORT & LEAKING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicky's Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nicky's Hot Dogs on file is from Jun 23, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nicky's Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nicky's Hot Dogs.
Has Nicky's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicky's Hot Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nicky's 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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