Fish Market Inc.
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-09-11 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
2024-08-22 Pass Complaint 7 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM AND LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD DUCT EQUIPMENT, PIPING, CEILING TILES AND VENTS. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, WATER SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2022-11-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2022-10-31 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN AND FISH PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS HOVERING OVER PREP TABLE, ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON DUCT EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS AND VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2021-10-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
2021-09-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 30LBS OF FISH (PERCH, SILVER BASS, CATFISH) HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6F TO 51.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30 LBS AT $200. AL...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH....
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED REACH IN WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES AND ABSORB GREASE NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE AT FRONT COUNTER/REGISTER WITHOUT FACE COVERING/MASK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH ORDINANCE.CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
2020-07-10 Pass Short Form Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2020-03-24 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENT COVER IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA VERY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2019-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND FACE MASK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY READY TO EAT FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE IDENTIFIED ,DATE MARKED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED THAT WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
2019-06-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND FACE MASK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST INSTALL.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON COLE SLAW INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY READY TO EAT FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE IDENTIFIED ,DATE MARKED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE SPICES AND HOT SAUCE, BBQ SAUCE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED THAT WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
2016-09-06 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
2015-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning 7 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
2014-12-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE SOME MISSING FLLOR TILES NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA
2014-12-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
THE ICE MACHINE HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND TURN MACHINE OFF,AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL 2 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEAR PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE SOME MISSING FLLOR TILES NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA
2013-09-05 Pass License Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL AREAS.
2013-08-28 Fail License CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS ALONG WEST WALL, UNDER FRONT COUNTER NEAR SAUCE CONTAINERS, UNDER CARDBOARD NEAR FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AL...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE ALONG WEST WALL IN FRESH FISH PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE DOOR HANDLE ON WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND FRYER CABINETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN FRESH FISH AREA AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND BULK CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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