What is Vito & Nicks Inc.'s health inspection score?

Vito & Nicks Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Vito & Nicks Inc. last inspected?

Vito & Nicks Inc. was last inspected on July 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Vito & Nicks Inc. have?

Vito & Nicks Inc. has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Vito & Nicks Inc. safe to eat at?

Vito & Nicks Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Vito & Nicks Inc.

Name: Vito & Nicks Inc.
Address: 8433-8435 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60652
Rating: 81

8433-8435 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #393 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

8433-8435 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, IL 60652

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jul

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass3 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE PIZZA PREP REACH IN WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA WITHA BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE WALL OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM LOOSE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS HEAVY WALL SPLATTER IN THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT VARIOUS AREAS AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
HEAVILY STAINED AND WORN DISHWASHING RACKS. INSTD TO REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
FOOD HANDLERS BEVERAGES WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COVERED BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TOP EXTERIOR OF WAREWASH MACHINE AROUND GAUGES WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SMALL HOLE IN CEILING IN CORNER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/DIRT/TRASH. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING IN TO THE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: DAMAGED EAST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EVEN SURFACE, FREE OF HOLES AND GAPS.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DAMAGED EAST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EVEN SURFACE, FREE OF HOLES AND GAPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−9 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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