SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

59TH FISH & CHICKEN, INC..

BEAT. 29/100

33 E 59TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 24, 2019 · passed

Failed 2 of 4 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 MONTHS
since Oct 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST MAKE WALL AT COVERED OPENING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

JUN 20
2019
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED (ITALIAN BEEF 148 F). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268638 DATED 2/27/2019:#38 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE, OR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C), NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FEB 27
2019
FAILED
14 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE IS PRESENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED (ITALIAN BEEF 148 F). MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP FOR PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AT FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL SERVICE, OR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PREMISES HAS OPENING FROM HIS LOCATION, WHICH ALLOWS CUSTOMERS ONCE INSIDE, INTO ADJACENT GROCERY STORE WITH NO PHYSICAL SEPARATION. MUST HAVE SEALED SEPARATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOILED AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT HAND WASH SINK AT ELBOW AND AT REAR 3-COMP SINK AT DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP, STORAGE, AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

OCT 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL SINKS.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SHELVING IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOILED AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND SPRAYER LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PREP, STORAGE, AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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