Nicky's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Nicky's Restaurant has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 10 times.
Nicky's Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING NEEDED TO BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, AREA UNDER GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVED DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT PLASTERED AREA OF WALLS.
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86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44F, TURKEY AT 44F, MILK AT 46F, STEAK AT 45F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 49F, AND FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 30, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FIXTURES AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE CHEMICAL PPM 100. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY TEST FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE WITH A SUITABLE SMALL DIAMETER PROBE THAT IS DESIGNED TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF THIN MASSES OF FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS SPOONS, FORKS, NOT INVERTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER'S TO PROPERLY TEST FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2018
Complaint
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP AND A COFFEE POT INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANYTHING IN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND ONLY USE THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR THE FOOD HANDLER'S TO PROPERLY TEST FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH MINOR BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE REAR, AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DEBRIS ON SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE GRILL AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER MEAT SLICER MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND WATER HEATER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRYER NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND ABOVE WATER HEATER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND HOLE ON WALL UNDER THE HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARDS STORED BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATES ARTICLES 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING.
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Jun 16, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD AND CHEESE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND NOT CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN COOKING TASKS (HANDLING RAW FOOD THEN READY TO EAT FOODS). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND USE A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES BETWEEN COOKING TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Feb 17, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELF UNDER THE GRILL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTEC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COATS STORED ON SHELVING WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Aug 6, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERED NO BARRIER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF THE ICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE OTHER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA,OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,AT PREP AREA
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Oct 20, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP. UNDER DISH MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK.MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAIN,(DIRTY DUST PAN0-OLD FOOD,DEBRIS).MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE FOOD PANS GRAY USED FOR POTATOES IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OVER HEAD CEILING VENTS DUSTY,NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKY AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR .
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING SCOOP ON TOP OF SODA POP MACHINE.MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 26, 2013
Complaint
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 AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT ON MAGNETIC STRIP AT FRONT, KNIFE RACK AT REAR MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MUST CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AT REAR UNDER DISHMACHINE AND ALONG WALLS AT CORNER IN REAR NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSEERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Apr 25, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, & INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL ALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR, AND GREASY LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND MISSING END CAP ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 9, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST CLEAN HOUSING AT THE REAR SODA POP DISPENSER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST INSTALL END CAPS AT LIGHT SHEILDS NEAR HANDSINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.CORRECTED DUING INSPECTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicky's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nicky's Restaurant on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nicky's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Nicky's Restaurant.
Has Nicky's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicky's Restaurant 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nicky's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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