Nicky's Carry Out

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jan 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GYRO MEAT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

4. Feb 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED POTATO BOX STORED ON PLASTIC CRATE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

5. Aug 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN REACH IN FREEZER UNIT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Aug 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

7. Jan 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM THAT IS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

8. Feb 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     VARIETY OF TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (DRESSING, GYRO SAUCE, COOKED TACO MEAT, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK IN THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED WATER BACK UP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER CALLED A PLUMBER AND IT WAS CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

9. Mar 8, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

10. Feb 27, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE.