Nipsey's

9156 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

American

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2020

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Sep 29, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Nipsey's is from Sep 29, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Nipsey's is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2020

License

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE GAUGES NOT OPERABLE ON DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON HAND WASHING SINK NEAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE/WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nipsey's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nipsey's on file is from Sep 29, 2020. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nipsey's?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nipsey's.

Has Nipsey's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nipsey's have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nipsey's 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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