What is Nicky's Restaurant's health inspection score?

Nicky's Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nicky's Restaurant last inspected?

Nicky's Restaurant was last inspected on May 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nicky's Restaurant have?

Nicky's Restaurant has 9 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nicky's Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Nicky's Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Nicky's Restaurant serve?

Nicky's Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Nicky's Restaurant

Name: Nicky's Restaurant
Address: 7829 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 95

7829 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/8/2026

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0Excellent

American•Auburn Gresham

Ranked #12 of 35 in Auburn GreshamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: May 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 91/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (95/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

May 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEANING NEEDED TO BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, AREA UNDER GRILL AND BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE WALLS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVED DUST OBSERVED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SECTIONS OF THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOMS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT PLASTERED AREA OF WALLS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PEPSI COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 44F, CHICKEN AT 44F, TURKEY AT 44F, MILK AT 46F, STEAK AT 45F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 49F, AND FRENCH TOAST BATTER AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER, PREP TABLES, AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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