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Nicholson Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Nicholson (AKA: MORRY'S DELI) 5500 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO 60637 Restaurant
March 17, 2025 Canvass License #22181
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE 2ND WASHBOWL CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE GYM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL THE MILK COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HOT WATER AT THE GIRLS (BY THE GYM) WASHBOWL CLOSEST TO THE STALL DOES NOT STAY ON LONG ENOUGH FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. THE COLD WATER KNOB IS MISSING FROM THAT SAME WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE LEAVES FOUND IN THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections