FISH BAR.
2956 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 62025PASSED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SIGNS OR POSTERS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FLOUR CONTAINER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET DOOR INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ON PREP COOLERS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 4-501.13// NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN FOR ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
OBSERVED RUST AND DIRTY ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DUST ON CEILINGS VENTS IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND WOODEN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-304.14//OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ON PREP COOLERS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.--- 4-501.13// NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C)// NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYERS IN WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11// NOTED DUST ON CEILINGS VENTS IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND WOODEN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
APR 172025FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14//OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
3-304.14//OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ON PREP COOLERS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.--- 4-501.13// NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C)// NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYERS IN WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15// SLOW DRAIN AT BAR HANDSINK, PREP HANDSINK AND LEAK AT GUEST/ EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11// NOTED DUST ON CEILINGS VENTS IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND WOODEN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
8-404.13 (B:3) **P** OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2615357 CONDUCTED ON 4/8/25 NOT CORRECTED.---- (3) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. ----(38) OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 5/26/24, 7/22/24 AND 7/25/24. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER.----INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
APR 82025FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN-UP KIT AND CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT HANDSINK ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. STRENGTH OF CHLORINE SANITIZER CHLORINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA A WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS DATED 5/26/24, 7/22/24 AND 7/25/24. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ON PREP COOLERS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER FRYERS IN WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SLOW DRAIN AT BAR HANDSINK AND LEAK AT GUEST/ EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED DUST ON CEILINGS VENTS IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND WOODEN CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND REFINISH RESTORING A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 152024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 82024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE DISCARDED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ON EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 222023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE LID OF CHEST FREEZER THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MAY 152023FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BAR AREA.KITCHEN OPERATING. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS ON BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030,CITATION ISSUED
WASTE PIPE A FEW INCHES ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND SHELVES,MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE ALSO WHEELS OF FRYERS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING AT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
WE OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN INTO FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE SO THAT DRAIN FLOOR FUNCTION PROPERLY PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
FEB 212023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
WASTE PIPE A FEW INCHES ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
KNIVES ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND SHELVES,MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACK
GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY WHEELS UNDER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT HANDWASHING AT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
BROKEN CEMENT ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE
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