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NICK'S ON NORTH

3323 W NORTH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60647
21
Total Inspections
9.5%
Pass Rate
18
Failures

Inspection History

Aug 20, 2024

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Apr 11, 2023

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA/SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS/FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED

May 12, 2022

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Feb 18, 2021

Result: Pass
0 violations

Feb 10, 2021

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FROM REPORT #2370268 DATED ON 05/07/20 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

May 7, 2020

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CUT LETTUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 55.7F, FETA CHEESE AT 46.4F, STEAK AT 51.2F, CUT LETTUCE AT 47.5F, GYRO SAUCE AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND OTHER FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.;;62|COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

Dec 4, 2019

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER FRONT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESARY ITEMS AND A DISENFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION#57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND #58 NO ALLERGED TRAINING AT THIS TIME. FROM REPORT #2291089 DATE 6/4/2019, CORRECT BY DATE 9/4/2019. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Jun 6, 2019

Result: Fail
17 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3-COMP SINK;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN,REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA MACHINE,FANGUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Correct By: Wednesday, September 04, 2019 Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING TILE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS,WALLS IN PREP AREA;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING/MOP SINK AREA,CAULK WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS

Jun 4, 2019

Result: Fail
30 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED STEAM TABLE NOT ON .MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY NO CITATION ISSUED);;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.MUST MAKE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED);;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 1- COMP & 3-COMP SINK.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OVEN,REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA MACHINE,FANGUARD COVER IN REACH IN COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED);;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS,WALLS IN PREP AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM CEILING TILE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING/MOP SINK AREA,CAULK WALL BASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.

May 30, 2019

Result: Not Ready
0 violations

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