What is City Nikki's's health inspection score?

City Nikki's has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was City Nikki's last inspected?

City Nikki's was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does City Nikki's have?

City Nikki's has 20 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is City Nikki's safe to eat at?

City Nikki's has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does City Nikki's serve?

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

Official Health Record

City Nikki's

Name: City Nikki's
Address: 605-607 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 56

605-607 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Fair

American•River North

Ranked #393 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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9 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-24 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-57 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 50/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (56/100) 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.

Location

605-607 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jul

Aug 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Feb 2026

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

5 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

6 High1 Med5 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS TOMATO SAUCE WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALHT POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND PAPER TOWELS AT DUMP SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY HANDWASHING SINKS FOR HANDWASHING.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Found 4" cast iron waste water line above ice maker in basement, instructed to install a barrier or enclose pipes.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using disposable bowel as a scoop for bulk food container. instructed to use proper scoops.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON UNDERCOOKED ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND EGGS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS CONNECTING TO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ALREADY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FINAL RINSE GUAGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH AREA DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFIICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEROF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jul 22

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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