As of 2026-05-28, Nick's Drive Inn passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Nick's Drive Inn

PASS

7216 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

Edison Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-05-28

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Violations at most recent inspection

MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

core violation

NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

core violation

NOTED TO-GOS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

core violation

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

core violation

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.

core violation

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

core violation

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

core violation

OBSERVED THE VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

May 28Routine inspectionPASS

20252 inspections

Jan 17Re-inspectionPASS

Jan 10Routine inspectionFAIL

20242 inspections

Feb 5Re-inspectionPASS

Jan 29Routine inspectionFAIL

20231 inspection

Jul 25Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20221 inspection

Jun 9Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20211 inspection

May 24Routine inspectionPASS

20201 inspection

Mar 26Routine inspectionPASS

20193 inspections

Jun 24ComplaintCONDITIONAL

Mar 25Re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Mar 18Routine inspectionFAIL

20172 inspections

Nov 28Routine inspectionPASS

Jan 13Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20164 inspections

Mar 1Re-inspectionPASS

Feb 29Re-inspectionFAIL

Feb 26Re-inspectionFAIL

Feb 19Routine inspectionFAIL

20151 inspection

Mar 23Routine inspectionPASS

20141 inspection

Jun 4Routine inspectionPASS

20131 inspection

Mar 28Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20121 inspection

Feb 3Routine inspectionPASS

20111 inspection

Mar 11Routine inspectionPASS

20101 inspection

Jun 9Routine inspectionPASS

Nick's Drive Inn health inspection FAQ

Has Nick's Drive Inn passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Nick's Drive Inn passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-05-28. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Nick's Drive Inn have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 9 violations at Nick's Drive Inn's most recent inspection on 2026-05-28. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Nick's Drive Inn last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Nick's Drive Inn was last inspected on 2026-05-28. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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