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NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NICKY'S CHINESE FOOD 5231 S WOODLAWN AVE, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
June 14, 2024 Complaint License #1299747
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED CLEANING. CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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 #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN TOILET AND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS AND UNDER SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED 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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