Chicago
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EAT

Eddie V'S Wild Fish

521 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Streeterville · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
79/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2023-09-22
Pass Rate
64%
3 failures
Score
79/100
EAT
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-09-22
Failed 3 inspections (2018, 2016, 2015)
Sanitation issues found across 24 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 24×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature minor
2023-09-22 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

Standing water on shelf under front prep table, instructed to keep dry as possible.

minor Sanitation

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

Clean dishes too close to mop sink, instructed to install a barrier.

minor Sanitation

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

Condensation noted at walk-in cooler lines, instructed to insulate to prevent drippings.

2022-09-21 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Missing hands washing signs in customers/ staff restrooms, instructed to provide.

2021-03-31 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN LARGE GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISH AREA. MUST GROUT TO MAKE FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.

2019-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, IN THE CLEAN UP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES THAT ARE ANSI ACCREDITED, FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OR PROVIDE APPROVAL LETTER FROM IDPH FOR THE IN HOUSE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM. -

2018-08-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-08-07 Fail Complaint
3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

2017-06-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. DAMAGED INSULATION AT WALK-IN COOLER COOLING LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND LIVE POTTERY PLANTS AT OYSTERS CHUCKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REOVE.

2016-10-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DISCOLORATION BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER SHELF OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR WHERE ICE CREAM AND CLEAN PLATES ARE STORED TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN LIQUOR COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN SEAFOOD COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-09 Pass License Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE REAR COFFEE STATION 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LEVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT BETWEEN THEM IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS. OBSERVED THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASINS STOPPER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONI...

2016-01-21 Fail License Re-Inspection
7
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE RAW BAR WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE RAW BAR. MUST BE INSTALLED ON OYSTER RAW BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE REAR COFFEE STATION 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LEVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT BETWEEN THEM IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE OF THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASINS STOPPER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONING DRAIN STOPPERS.

2015-12-29 Fail License
11
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE RAW BAR WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SNEEZE GUARD FOR THE RAW BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON THE REAR COFFEE STATION 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LEVER OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT BETWEEN THEM IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR OF THE CLOSET ACCESSIBLE FROM THE COMMON REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR FOR ADEQUATE FLOOR CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE OF THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASINS STOPPER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FUNCTIONING DRAIN STOPPERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE COOFEE STATION 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.

100
Volare
100
Deli-time, L.l.c.
72
Davidstea
71
Freshii
27
Freshii

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