NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-5-2012 REPORT # 1158449 NOT CORRECTED. (18) NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN AREAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. PREMISES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REMOVAL OF DROPPINGS ON SITE. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,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 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.

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.