NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED WALK IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 110LBS OF COOKED MUSHROOMS,RAW BEEF,RAW PORK,IMITATION CRAB MEAT,LOBSTER TAILS AND HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62.2-70 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FROZEN FOODS AT 0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR EXIT DOOR OFF TRACK. MUST REPAIR. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK LINE,UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,SINKS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES,STORAGE RACKS,COOLERS AND ALL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE EXTREME GREASE,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER BULK ITEM CONTAINERS,UNDER COOLERS,UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE EXTREME DUST,DIRT,GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLES IN THE WALLS UNDER THE PREP AREA HAND SINK AND AROUND THE OLD WATER METER. MUST FINISH WALLS IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE REGISTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE OLD WATER METER AND REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAN ON INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPAIR LEAKS AT THE OLD WATER METER AND REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAN ON INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.