Did Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc pass its last health inspection?

Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc at 4619 W Harrison St was inspected on May 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPE

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Grocery Store

Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc

4619 W Harrison St, Chicago 60644 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 11, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 11, 2026

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 2" GAP AT LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR FRAME AND 1" GAP AT BOTTOM AND MIDDLE OF REAR DOUBLE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 11, 2026	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 23, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 11, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 18, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 22, 2023	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Sep 15, 2023	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 16, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 9, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 2, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 28, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 23, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 15, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 8, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 5, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 6, 2018	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 27, 2018	Short Form Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 11, 2018	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Apr 11, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 30, 2016	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 29, 2016	License	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc — questions

Did Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc pass its last health inspection?: Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc at 4619 W Harrison St was inspected on May 11, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Nicholas High Quality Meats Inc?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPE
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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