FAHLSTROM'S FRESH FISH MARKET.

Chicago Health Dept

1258 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

Last inspected Nov 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING KNOB AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C).

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED CONTAINERS SHELLFISH (OYSTERS)INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY CASE WITH MULTIPLE TAGS (COMINGLING)IN ONE CONTAINER AND NO TAGS IN ANOTHER CONTAINER AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. ALSO MUST NOT MIX BATCHES OF SHELLFISH EVEN IF THE ARE FROM THE SAME PRODUCER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $140.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A THICK BLACK, PINK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, SHELLFISH(OYSTERS/MUSCLES) EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED SOME WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH WET FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AND MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SAME AND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

AUG 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 FOUND RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS NOT INCLUDED INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE/DICLOSE ALL RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS INSIDE MENU.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 COULD NOT FIND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINES AT BAR. MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND EAST WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST COVER AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

AUG 24

2018

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. 1 POUND EGGS AT 53.2F, 1 POUND SHRIMP AT 52.9F, 1 POUND SAUSAGE AT 54.7F, 1 POUND CHEESE AT 50.2F, 5 POUNDS PASTA AT 51.2F, 10 POUNDS SHRIMP AT 57.9F, AND 2 POUNDS SALMON AT 66.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 21 POUNDS OF FOOD. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 FOUND RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS NOT INCLUDED INSIDE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE/DICLOSE ALL RAW UNDERCOOKED ITEMS INSIDE MENU.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 64.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST REPAIR. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 COULD NOT FIND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINES AT BAR. MUST LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR 2 COFFEE MACHINES AND ICED TEA MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030(C)MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND EAST WALL NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST COVER AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE

JUL 13

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED OYSTERS STORED IN TWO SEPARATE CONTAINERS (AT THE FRONT SALES COUNTER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER) WITHOUT PROPER TAGS STORED WITH THE SHELLFISH. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25 LBS OF OYSTERS WORTH $40. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST BE STORED WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE TAGS UNTIL THE LAST UNIT IS SOLD OR DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR PREP TOP COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR ANY CONDENSATION LEAKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES NEAR SOUP STEAM TABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT WASTE PIPING ON LEFT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 15

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE FOODS IN THE GARNISH COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DOOR HANDLE OF THE PANTRY COOLER REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND GLASS DOOR COOLER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COFFEE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS FOR WIRE COVERING AT THE FOOD WINDOW. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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OCT 13

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USE A RAG TO WIPE SOMETHING OFF THE FLOOR, THEN GRAB DIRTY DISHES TO BRING TO THE DISHWASHER, THEN RETURN TO PREP AREA. UPON RETURNING TO PREP AREA EMPLOYEE PUT GLOVES ON AND PROCEEDED TO HANDLE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT ALL POSSIBLE POINTS OF CONTAMINATION AND ALWAYS BEFORE PLACING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ON TO HANDLE FOOD. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PLASTIC PROTECTIVE WRAP ON THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE REAR COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING (COVERED WITH PAPER) ABOVE THE EXPEDITER STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 18

2014

PASS · 0 violations

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