Nicky's Chinese Food

May 15, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) • OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE BASIN OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HAND SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SHRIMP STORE ABOVE UNCOVERED CUT BROCCOLI INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW READY TO EAT VEGETABLE ABOVE RAW MEAT, FISH, AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY 7-38-005
code 15
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 3 DOZEN EGGS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD IN COOLERS MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE-MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 23
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR WATER HEATER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LADDER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 10, 2019: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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