Nicky's Chinese Food failed a health inspection

Nicky's Chinese Food

Restaurant

5231 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Feb 17, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found 55 mice droppings throughout the facility, including near food prep areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Severe rodent infestation: 30 mice droppings at the front service counter and shelving, plus 25 droppings in the dish washing area.
Temperature abuse: Cooked chicken wings stored at 55.6°F, egg rolls at 57.8°F in the walk-in cooler, and bean sprouts at 50.1°F on the counter. About $200 worth of food was discarded.
Heavy grease and debris buildup on cooking equipment exterior, walls, pipes behind cooking area, and throughout floors.
Vent covers clogged with dust and debris throughout serving and prep areas.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND EMPTY STORAGE CONTAINER TOPS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Violation code #22 — PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPS: 9lbs COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 55.6F, 7lbs OF EGG ROLLS AT 57.8F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2LBS OF COOKED BEAN SPROUTS AT 50.1F ON THE COUNTER. MANAGER DENATURED AND DISCARDED Estimated cost is $200. Priority violation citation issued #7-38-005.

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