Nicky's Chinese Food failed a health inspection

Nicky's Chinese Food

Restaurant

5231 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Dec 11, 2025 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Food stored directly on floors in coolers and unlabeled bulk containers created contamination risks.

Key Findings

Bulk food containers in storage areas were not labeled with their contents.
Food items were stored on floors in walk-in coolers and freezers instead of being elevated.
Food handlers were not wearing hair restraints while handling food.
Soiled wiping cloths were left on prep tables instead of stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

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 #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Violation code #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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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, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2023Pass

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