FISHERMAN'S ISLAND.
6659 S WENTWORTH AVE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
7 of 11 inspections passed, with 14 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 112025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH DOOR SWEEP OR REPLACE TO SEAL GAP AND PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
NOV 132024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND NOT HANG STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER/EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
WALL PANEL IN THE TOILET ROOM IS UNATTACHED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
CFM'S WITH EXPIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
FEB 272024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PRODUCT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE AND STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON 4 BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A CONTAINER WITH BUTTER STORED NEAR THE TURBO FAN UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE COOLER NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH MILK AND PREPACKAGED GOODS LEAKING ON THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT ABOVE THE PREPACKAGED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LEDGE UNDER THE VOLT PANELS WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH SEVERE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 22021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA THERMOMETER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER WORKING THERMOMETER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS SITTING ON SERVICE STATIONS NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE HELD IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED WOODEN PALLET BEING USED AS A DIVIDER BETWEEEN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING OR REMOVE.
OBSERVED WORKER IN ATTEMPT TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS A MEANS OF THAWING SHRIMP WITHOUT PUTTING THEM INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER FIRST. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER METHOD FOR THAWING SHRIMP AND ANY OTHER PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET SEAL BADLY DAMAGED AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR BENT ( NOT CLOSING PROPERLY ) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNITLITY SINK IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MATERIALS AND SHELVING UNITS SITTING OUTSIDE ALONG THE WALL BLOCKING THE WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA.
OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FOOD CONTAMINATION.
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MAR 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
OBSERVED THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUN 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAGS LAST DATE USED ON BACK OF TAG FILLED OUT AND FILED.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT REFRIGERATED FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARDS & SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 1- COMP SINK.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL UNITS.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172020FAILED21 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 1 LB.RAW FRESH OYSTERS AND 1 LB. RAW FRESH MUSSELS ON ICE IN FRONT DISPLAY UNIT.MUST KEEP 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED .APPX 2LBS. $22(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAGS LAST DATE USED ON BACK OF TAG FILLED OUT AND FILED.MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT REFRIGERATED FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT DISPLAY UNIT AT 47.3F WITH RAW READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARDS & SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 1- COMP SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA ARE HARD TO TURN ON.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.TURNED ON FAUCET HANDLE NO RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALL LEDGE UNDER ELECTRICAL UNITS.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT DRY CONDIMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND HOT LINE
NOTED STORAGE OF PRIVATE ARTICLES IN RESTROOM ALSO DIRTY LAUNDRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT RESTROOMS ARE NOT USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS.
MAY 242016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED SHELLFISH BEING STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS. OBSERVED 3.2LBS OF OYSTERS, 4.5LBS OF CLAIMS AND 2.8LBSOF MUSSELS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B
WALK-IN COOLER AT 50F DEGREES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRESH LOBSTER TAILS, FISH AND SHRIMP)STORED INSIDE. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, 4/10LB PANS OF FRESH LOBSTER TAILS, 4/10LB PANS OF FRESH FISH AND 40LBS OF FRESH SHRIMP IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46F-48.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. WT. 120LBS AND APPROX. COST $1500.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.7-38-005(A).
REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT FLOOR UNDER SHELVING OF WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR.
DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING LIDS AND STEAMERS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
CLEAN FLOORS OF FOOD SPILLS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND AT REAR. REPAIR LOOSE/DETACHED COVING WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL AT REAR PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULB IN SAME.
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES PILED IN CORNER OUTSIDE OF OFFICE ON EAST SIDE OF PREMISES.
MAR 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE DINING AREA AND AT THE SERVICE COUNTER.
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