FISHERMAN'S ISLAND.

Chicago Health Dept

432 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2025).

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Feb 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SCOOP AT THE HOT HOLDING STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE PEELING AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED TO THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PAINT AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -THE BASEBOARD IS MISSING FROM THE WALL IN THE FRONT BY THE DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS NOR PROVIDED PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF MEETING THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 22

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT AND A MALE COOK NOT WEARING A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES HANDLING THE FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND FOR MALE EMPLOYEES WITH LONG BEARDS TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FEB 23

2024

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW), USING REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACK IN THE FRONT WITH THE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS/LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE BUILDING AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS/LITTER FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CUSTOMER'S WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING/LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING VENT COVERS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND COVER VENTS. MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OCT 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (KRAB LEGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANLDER BLEW INTO A GLOVE WITH THEIR MOUTH AND THEN PUT THE GLOVE ON TO PREPARE READY TO EAT FOOD (SEAFOOD BOIL); WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND REFRAIN FROM BLOWING INTO GLOVES BEFORE PUTTING THEM ON. FOOD HANDLER WASHED THEIR HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE FACILITY: ON THE SHEET TRAY WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, AND ON A BOX STORED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A CLEAR, BULK FOOD CONTAINER OF CUT POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SEAFOOD IN UNCOVERED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SAID SHELVING UNITS WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, CORROSION RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD HANDLING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

OCT 13

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS WITH A NON-ABSORBENT, CORROSION RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED TAPE AROUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

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OCT 6

2022

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH, LOBSTER AND COOKED VEGETABLES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICES MANUALLY INSTALLED IN FACILITY INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE AND TO ONLY ALLOW LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO INSTALL DEVICES

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTE FILTERS ON PREMISES IN STAFF OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAY. ALSO INFORMED SMOKING IS PROHIBITED AREAS IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS DUE TO NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

OCT 13

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH VERY DEEP CUTTING GROOVES AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FAN VENTS FROM BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TAPE AROUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 18 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (FISH,SEAFOOD) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, FOUND RAW SHRIMP (COOKED SHRIMP), RAW FISH, CLAMS, PICO CRAWFISH, COOKED VEGETABLES, READING BETWEEN 51 AND 54.4 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO DISGARD ALL ITEMS VALUED AT $921.00 AND 81 LBS DISGARDED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AND AT 0F OR BELOW. SEE COMMENTS BELOW TO HAVE TAGS REMOVED BEFORE RESUMING USE OF UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND A REFRIGERATION UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS AT 54.5 UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FISH AND SEAFOOD(LOBSTER) INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER THAWING BY REFRIGERATION AT 41(F) OR LOWER OR UNDER CONSTANT COLD RUNNING POTABLE WATER 40(F) OR LOWER AS A MEANS OF SLOWING THE GROWTH OF HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHES SHOULD REMAIN IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT BEING USED AND WATER SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY TWO HOURS OR WHEN WATER IS VISIBLY DIRTY.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INFORMED/INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW WOOD SHOULD BE EITHER PAINTED OR STAINED FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CROSS CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED FOODS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MICROWAVE UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA BADLY STAINED AND BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE VENTS INSIDE OF THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVERED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING COMING DOWN NEAR REAR WALK IN COOLER (WATER DAMAGED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING VENTILATION COVERINGS IN FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA, OBSERVED DUST AND OIL BUILD UP UNDER THE HOOD VENTIATION SYSTEM OVER STEAMERS AND OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS SHOULD OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

JUL 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF CRAB LEGS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS DURING INSPECTION. FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SIX FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 15

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED GRAB & GO PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESECAKE, BANANA PUDDING, TAFFY GRAPES ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

MAY 8

2020

FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER. NO WATER IS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED WITH HOT/COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE PREP HANDSINKS NOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

FOOD HANDLER WAS OBSERVED REMOVING GARBAGE BAG OF CONTAMINATED FOOD FROM DUMPSTER AND PLACING BACK INSIDE FACILITY. MANAGER WAS INFORMED TO DENATURE ALL FOOD INSIDE GARBAGE BAG WITH BLEACH TO AVOID FACILITY FROM REUSING FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST; WHITE SLIME AT ICE DISPENSER NOZZLE OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW FISH FILET 46.4F, RAW SALMON 46F, AND LOBSTER AT 48F. MANAGER WAS INFORMED AND IMMEDIATELY AND DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 50F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECTED. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO PREPACKAGE FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHEESECAKE, BANANA PUDDING, TAFFY GRAPES ETC.) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK DRY SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED SOILED LINENS STORED INSIDE BUCKET LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET. Soiled LINENS shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT, clean UTENSILS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. MUST CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 12

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 4

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA WHERE THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE LOCATED STORING SEASONINGS; MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM THE FLOOR IN THAT CORNER AREA. OBSERVED SIX LIVE GNATS ON THE WALL BY THE UTILITY SINK, IN THE FRONT AREA ON THE WALL BY THE SEASONINGS AND IN THE WASHROOM ON THE WALL; MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED A TWO INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PREVIOUS SERVICE WAS MARCH 15, 2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON JANUARY 29, 2016. INSTRUCTED THAT THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE OR REPAIR FLOOR TILE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP; MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERSS FOR THREE COMP SINK. THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE SINK; REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK PIPE.

JAN 29

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SHELVING RACKS ON SITE AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

JAN 28

2016

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MUST HAVE ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR THE OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS AND ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. ALSO NOTED OPENING IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT,BIRD AND INSECT ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND NOTED BROKEN LIDS. MUST REPIAR LIDS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SHELVING RACKS ON SITE AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ALSO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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