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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Nick's On North

3323 W North Ave

Last inspected Sep 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Nick's On North last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Aug 20, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026.
Has Nick's On North ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 20, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Canvass

Sep 28, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT SMALL (SALAD DRESSINGS ETC.) REFRIGERATION UNIT TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE).

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 10, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official Wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK.MUST PROVIDE.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Aug 20, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

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