Chicago
63
YOUR CALL

Fish Unlimited

1419 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
63/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
9
5 passed
Last Inspected
2013-10-31
Pass Rate
56%
2 failures
Score
63/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2013-10-31
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 31×
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
2013-10-31 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGE. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHTOUT REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR AND AT TOP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

2013-05-13 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. DEFROST/REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN HOOD FILTERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

END CAPS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER AREA AT CEILING MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.

2012-11-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

PARTIALLY-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS -80.2F, PARTIALLY COOKED STEAK BURGERS -78.3F BOTH SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCAR...

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS(USED AND UNUSED), INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS (USED AND UNUSED), FAN GUARDS & CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SUR...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR BASE IN UNUSED STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.

minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

UPON ENTRY TO FOOD PREP AREA OBSERVED A PERSON SMOKING A CIGAR(OPENED THE DOOR). NO SMOKING ALLOWED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-32-015.

2012-03-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST FINISH PAINTING RAW WOOD DOORS IN REAR, CEILING(S) IN FRONT FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST ALSO FINISH REPLACING STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

2012-03-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 44.5F, UNIT MUST BE CAPABLE AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREE...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND HOT LINKS- 50.3F, STEAK BURGERS, 53.1F, AND POLISHES-46.7F ALL IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND HOT LINKS-98.3F-103.1F ON STEAM TABLE- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40 DEGRREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-4-11 FROM REPORT# 606357 NOT CORRECTED: -32- PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. -33- CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(USE...

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION # 29.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Facility Condition

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

2011-08-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED), ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER(USED AND UNUSED), PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND AL...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND /OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM.

2011-07-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK-IN COOLER FOUND HOLDING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP. RECORDED AT 44F- UNIT MUST BE SERVICED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW /2 DEGREES - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). THERMOSTAT WAS ADJUSTED LOWER; ...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

STEAK BURGERS-104.3F, SLABS OF RIBS-102.3F-110.1F, COOKED HOT LINKS-66.7F(IN WALK-IN COOLER)-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST EITHER BE STORED AT 40F OR BELOW IN REFRIGERATION OR MUST BE HELD IN HOT HOLDING AT 140F OR ABOVE. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MICE DROPPINGS(25) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE CHARCOAL IS STORED, MUST CLEAN & SANITIZE ENTIRE ROOM, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-0020

minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(USED AND UNUSED), ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER(USED AND UNUSED), PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF PAPER TOWEL HOLDER, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND ALL ...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND /OR PAINT ALL WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOM.

2010-09-15 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL OPEN SPICES WITH LIDS AND LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNCLEAN UNUSED COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND UNCLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT PREP TABLES, THRU-OUT PREMISES, INTE...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER ALL STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST C...

2010-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS-6 SLABS OF COOKED RIBS IN WIC MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPETURES OF 50F-51F,TEMPETUER ABUSE. OTHER FOODS IN COOL MAINTAINING 40F. FOOD NOT LAB...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL OPEN SPICES WITH LIDS AND LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSEVED SEVERAL UNCLEAN UNUSED COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND UNCLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT PREP TABLES, THR-OUT PREMISES,INTERI...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST INSTALL MISSING FLOOR TILES,CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER ALL STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST C...

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