What is Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis's health inspection score?

Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis 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 Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis last inspected?

Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis was last inspected on July 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis have?

Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis has 33 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis safe to eat at?

Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis serve?

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

Official Health Record

Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis

Name: Nicky's Grill & Yogurt Oasis
Address: 10500 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 81

10500 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jul 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Jan 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass4 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME COOKED FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STROAGE BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS STORED LIKE ALL THE OTHERS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS SIX INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF STORED ITEMS AND AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DARK SUBSTANCE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
KNIFE HOLER NEEDED FOR ALL KNIVES WHEN NOT IN USE. THEY MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN KNIFE HOLDER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ANY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR DARK SPOTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ANY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR DARK SPOTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SELF SERVE SODA DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ANY FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL STAFF ALONG COOK LINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL STAFF REQUIRING BEARD RESTRAINTS AND HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE OF COOLER AT COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FOOD PREP SINK NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONCTACT SURFACE OF FOOD PREP SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE HOLDING ENCLOSURE CLUTTERED AND USED TO STORE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND REDUCE CLUTTER IN OUTDOOR WASTE HOLDING ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR BENEATH COOK LINE EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR BENEATH SODA BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED DUMPSTER NOT COVERED AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, EXCESSIVE TRASH ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS NOT PROTECTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WRAP OR COVER ALL UNWRAPPED STRAWS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON SHAKE MIXER AND SODA MACHINE, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REAR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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