What is Nicky's Carry Out's health inspection score?

Nicky's Carry Out has a SafeDine safety score of 99 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 Carry Out last inspected?

Nicky's Carry Out was last inspected on January 7, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nicky's Carry Out have?

Nicky's Carry Out has 7 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nicky's Carry Out safe to eat at?

Yes, Nicky's Carry Out has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Nicky's Carry Out

Name: Nicky's Carry Out
Address: 3501 S WESTERN BLVD, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 99

3501 S WESTERN BLVD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/7/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #102 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Other violation

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

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE GYRO MEAT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED POTATO BOX STORED ON PLASTIC CRATE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN REACH IN FREEZER UNIT ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRIME ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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