PASS
Risk 1 (High)
NICK'S HI - HO CAFE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 14, 2025
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License #1305420
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD BINS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED ON ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED HANGING FLY TRAP ALONG WALL NEAR GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE OR REMOVE FLY TRAP AND MAINTAIN INSECT CONTROL DEVICES IN AREAS WHERE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT CANNOT OCCUR.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF WAFFLE IRON IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH CAKED-ON GREASE AND BATTER AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WAFFLE IRON AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH, FREE OF EXCESSIVE SOIL, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF WAFFLE IRON IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH CAKED-ON GREASE AND BATTER AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WAFFLE IRON AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SMOOTH, FREE OF EXCESSIVE SOIL, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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