Nicky's Chinese Food failed a health inspection

Nicky's Chinese Food

Restaurant

5231 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Apr 14, 2023 — Short-form complaint

Pass

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Cooking equipment and coolers had grease buildup and food debris; wiping cloths not properly stored in sanitizer.

Key Findings

Wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution at all times.
Worn cutting boards need replacement with new sanitized boards.
Cooking equipment including fryers, stove, and wok station require detail cleaning to remove grease and food debris.
Reach-in cooler interiors need detail cleaning to remove accumulated food debris and spills.

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 #41 — WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector's Notes:

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING BUCKETS AT ALL TIMES.

Violation code #43 — IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector's Notes:

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSIL FROM BETWEEN REACH IN COOLERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Nicky's Chinese Food has had 20 inspections in the last 5 years with a 70% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 17, 2026.

Aug 17, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation

Aug 10, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations

Feb 19, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations

Dec 11, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations

Dec 3, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations

Jul 28, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations

Jul 17, 2025Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

6 violations

May 30, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations

May 23, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

10 violations

Mar 17, 2025Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations

Oct 30, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 21, 2024Fail

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations

Jun 14, 2024Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations

Feb 16, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations

Sep 12, 2023Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations

Apr 14, 2023PassVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

8 violations

Mar 20, 2023Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations

Oct 20, 2022Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations

Feb 24, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Feb 17, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

7 violations