CHOICE FISH & CHICKEN.
447 E 63RD ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
11 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD SPLASHES/SPILLS.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPILLS, IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND AT REAR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE.
OCT 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD SPLASHES/SPILLS.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPILLS, IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND AT REAR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE.
NOV 132015PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR AND MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,GLASS ON PREMISES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES AND KEEP DRY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD & DUST DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ,WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN VESTIBULE,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 52015FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.SOAP AND TOWELS WHERE PROVIDE AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BROKEN AND PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND NOTICE INTERIOR TOPSIDE HAS BLACK MOLD BUILD UP.MUST REPLACE LID AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET OF FRYER,AT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO SAFE,IN HALLWAY OF TOILETROOM,IN FRONT STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR DOOR AND SCREEN NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/5/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR AND MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,GLASS ON PREMISES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS.
MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES AND KEEP DRY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD & DUST DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ,WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN VESTIBULE,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.
MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGING FROM ON TOP OF FOAM TRAYS AND FOOD PRODUCTS ON REAR SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHEILDS FRONT & REAR NEED TO CLEAN.
ORGANIZE CLUTTER FRONT STORAGE.
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JUL 282014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR, AND REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED REAR WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT, REAR. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE WATER HANDLE LOOSE,LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
APR 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM UNUSED WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
APR 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM UNUSED WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 242012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS.
MUST RE-ATTACH REAR HAND SINK TO WALL.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRYERS,THE PREP TABLES,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,SHELVES AND CABINETS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS,COOLERS AND THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAYS AND FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT STORAGE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA ENTRY. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 112012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS.
MUST RE-ATTACH REAR HAND SINK TO WALL.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRYERS,THE PREP TABLES,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,SHELVES AND CABINETS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS,COOLERS AND THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM.
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAYS AND FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT STORAGE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA ENTRY. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SEP 82011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE D;AMAGED GASKETS IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT LINE HANDSINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER FOUND ON GROUND LEFT OF REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLES IN AND AROUND DOOR, OUTSIDE, COVERING ELECTRICAL BOXES AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORAGE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES, PURSES ETC, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE SHOVELS, DEBRIS INN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS.
JUN 202011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NOTED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS, 1 IN REAR PREP AND 1 IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, SIGNS, PAPERTOWELS OR WASTE BASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER COMPLIED. CITATION #70478-10
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE D;AMAGED GASKETS IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT LINE HANDSINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER FOUND ON GROUND LEFT OF REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL HOLES IN AND AROUND DOOR, OUTSIDE, COVERING ELECTRICAL BOXES AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALL SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORAGE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES, PURSES ETC, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE SHOVELS, DEBRIS INN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS.
JUL 122010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST, VENTS OVER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE, WALK-IN UNIT AND WASHROOMS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED (COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREA, HALL LEADING TO OFFICE, PREP AREAS ETC). LOWER WALL IN OFFICE ALONG BASE OF WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL TILE.
LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE; MUST PROVIDE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MONITOR TEMPS. MUST PROVIDE.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM ESTABLISHMENT IN REAR PREP AREA CORNERS AND PREP TABLES. ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF TABLES AND OTHER AREAS CAUSING CLUTTER TO PREMISES. STORE ALL CLOTHING ITEMS AND SHOES PROPERLY IN OFFICE OR AREA LEADING TO OFFICE WHERE THERE IS NO FOOD STORAGE.
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