Nicky's In-N-Out
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2021
95
Score
Nicky's In-N-Out has been inspected 17 times since 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 15, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Nicky's In-N-Out's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Jul 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING AND POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE AND NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO MOP SINK.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOM.
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM ALSO USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Jun 27, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM VIOLATION 58. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT IS CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FRIES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 16, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written health policy with signatures for all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide written procedure and equipment for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels. Must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 Observed ice cream scoops in standing, room temperature water in dipwell. INSTRUCTED MUST STORE UTENSILS IN CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER, IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F, OR IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH HANDING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago food sanitation managers.
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written health policy with signatures for all employees. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide written procedure and equipment for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed excessive black, slimy mold like substance on interior ice chute of ice machine (ice used for consumption). Must detail clean and sanitize. Ice machine turned off during inspection for cleaning. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels. Must properly label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 Observed ice cream scoops in standing, room temperature water in dipwell. INSTRUCTED MUST STORE UTENSILS IN CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WATER, IN STANDING WATER WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F, OR IN FOOD PRODUCT WITH HANDING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 (B) Observed 3 compartment sink slow draining. Must repair and maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago food sanitation managers.
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Oct 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN INSPECTOR ARRIVED FOR INSPECTION (CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NEXT DOOR CAME OVER)WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, HAMBURGER, ETC., IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREP ARE OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (REAR PREP), WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM DEEP FREEZER IN REAR. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT PREP AND IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR HOSES AND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM SLICER IN REAR PREP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT PREP UNDER PREP COOLER AND FROM AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR, AND INSTALL HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING.
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May 22, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)(B) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1523043 DATED 2-18-15. MANAGER DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEE'S (COOKS). CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION (29)
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Mar 23, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 18, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND SANITIZE, ALSO REAR CUTTING BOARD.OBSERVED REAT STORAGE TABLE NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR REAR STORAGE, NEED TO LABEL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, REAR SLICER,EXTERIOR OF REAR SHAKE MACHINE, AND SYRUP PUMPS. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN, THE REAR ICE CREAM BOX FREEZER.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND REMOVE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicky's In-N-Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nicky's In-N-Out on file is from Jul 15, 2021. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nicky's In-N-Out?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Nicky's In-N-Out.
Has Nicky's In-N-Out's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nicky's In-N-Out have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nicky's In-N-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.
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