PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
NICKY'S RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 16, 2016
Complaint
License #49913
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #6
CRITICAL
Violation Details
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD AND CHEESE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND NOT CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN COOKING TASKS (HANDLING RAW FOOD THEN READY TO EAT FOODS). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND USE A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES BETWEEN COOKING TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
Why This Matters
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Food Code Requirement
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Specific Requirements
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, AND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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 #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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 #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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