NICKY'S THE REAL ONE-NICKY'S THE REAL MCCOY

Address: 5341 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass w/ Conditions on Apr 20, 2026

Key Findings

• ● Observed rust on interior stainless steel plate installed above ice and observed rust on front right and left interior edges underneath lid of of ice machine Code 16

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (18 inspections)

• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (Complaint) 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSER
• Pass — Thu Aug 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED;
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 05 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. (CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED PERSO
• Pass — Mon Jul 31 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. | 51. PLUMBING INSTA
• Out of Business — Mon Jul 31 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Fri Oct 14 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE
• Fail — Mon Oct 03 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. | 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Co
• Pass — Fri Apr 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Mar 24 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Mar 18 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: CHICKEN 56.6F, CUT TOMATOES 56.0F, HOT DOGS 54.0F, TZATZIKI SAUCE 54.4F, FETA CHEESE 54
• Pass — Wed Sep 09 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: HOLE/GAP IN FLOOR NEXT TO FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTAL
• Fail — Wed Sep 02 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST
• Pass — Tue Sep 17 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 12 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed incomplete clean up kit. Instructed to get sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Aug 27 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Aug 02 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPOLYYE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOL
• Out of Business — Thu Aug 02 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Jun 07 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(ICE BUILD UP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP/REPAIR AND M

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