SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EDDIE V'S WILD FISH.

EAT. 79/100

521 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 22, 2023 · passed

7 of 11 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
41
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 22
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

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

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

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

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

SEP 21
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

MAR 31
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORDocumentation & 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. -

AUG 15
2018
PASSED
0 violations
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AUG 7
2018
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRAY BOTTLES NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

MINORFood 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.

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

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

OCT 24
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MAR 9
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

JAN 21
2016
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

DEC 29
2015
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORFacility 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.

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