FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 6, 2014
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #1299747
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #13
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: STILL EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. ONE LIVE MOUSE SIGHTED RUNNING ALONG KITCHEN FLOOR. RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS AND ON SHELF IN KITCHEN. ALSO AT THIS TIME SIGHTED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST ELIMINATE RODENTS AND FLIES. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
Why This Matters
Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Facility must be free of pest infestation.
Specific Requirements
No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE SPILLAGE IN FRYER CABINET. MUST CLEAN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN (DEBRIS) ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING LEGS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN (DEBRIS) ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING LEGS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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