FISHERMAN'S ISLAND.

Chicago Health Dept

1116 S KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

24 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

130

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. FOUND TWO OPEN CONTAINERS OF RAW FISH STORED ABOVE AN OPEN FULL-SIZE PAN OF COOKED POTATOES (OBSERVED STEAM) THE IN THREE DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE. STEAMING HOT POTATOES WERE TAKEN OUT OF THE UNIT AND PLACED INTO THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND RAW FISH WAS STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005, CITATIION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON FOOD NAMES ON STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND SCREEN OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD SAUCE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND OUTERIOR OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING, INCLUDING THE CREVICES OF THE LOWER PART OF THE SLIDING DOOR. ALSO, THE BLACK CART WITH DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18

2025

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 10

2025

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN FREEZER, NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER (SHELVES,WALLS AND FAN COVERS).

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE OFFICE. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGHOUT, ALONG THE WALL BASE, AND IN CORNERS, AND ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE REAR STORAGE AREA SHELVING AND THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENT COVER AND HEATING VENTS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FRYERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

JAN 23

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 15

2025

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE OFFICE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590431 ON 3/5/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, STEAMER UNITS, DEEP FRYERS, AND CONVECTION OVENS. 55 - CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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MAR 5

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO BEARD OR HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, MIXER, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, STEAMER UNITS, DEEP FRYERS, AND CONVECTION OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND ELIMINATE THE STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JAN 25

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

I OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO BEARD OR HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, MIXER, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, STEAMER UNITS DEEP FRYERS AND CONVECTION OVENS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

FEB 10

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SEASONING WITH NO LABEL IDENTIFYING WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING. OBSERVED GRIME AND RUST ON BOTTOMS OF STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND BACK AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2022

PASS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A RUST BUILD UP ON THE INNER OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE DOOR JUST ON THE OUTISIDE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING RUST SPREAD. (NOT USED FOR CUSTOMERS)

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND THE WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A CARD BOARD LINING ON ONE OF THE LOWER SHELVES IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING UNIT WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF DISHES BEING PLACED THERE TO DRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD AND STANDING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR INSIDE. OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT NEXT TO THE STEAMER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE AND IN THE SLIDING GROOVES. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN DISPLAY UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK, THE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA, THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT REGISTER AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VETILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE AND UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 28

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 24

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURE OF 50.3F. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE AT TEMPERAURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORTY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED OANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 8

2021

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 1

2021

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORD KEEPING OF DATE MARKING ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED OR SERVED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 4LBS. RAW LOBSTER TAILS RANGING FROM 45.7F-48.2F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN GLASS COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 4LBS. $125.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/1/21.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED AND MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2521997 6/25/21 NOT CORRECTED. # 36-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES ,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF CHEMICAL PREP TABLE.#49 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS. REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.#51- MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. #55-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

JUN 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKED ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-402.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Violation Codes: 2-304.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SANDLES.MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES ,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF CHEMICAL PREP TABLE.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS. REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK BASIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16

2021

FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK WITH A BROOM AND SHOES STORED IN FRONT OF SINK BASIN,REAR HAND SINK HAD A BUCKET,PLUNGER,SCRUBBING PADS,GLOVES INSIDE OF BASIN AND A DOLLIE STORED IN FRONT OF.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND FREE OF ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS AT THIS TIME. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKED ON 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WEARING SANDLES.MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS ON COUNTER TOPS.MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES ,REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF CHEMICAL PREP TABLE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS. REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,MOP SINK BASIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP AT FRONT WINDOW SILL IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5

2020

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE UPPER LID OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

MAR 27

2020

FAIL 13 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO DRYING PROVISIONS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE(FRYER BLOCKING THE ENTRANCE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (15 DISH WASHING AREA ON TOP OF THE GALLONS OF BUTTER SAUCE, 20 PREP AREA ON BOTTOM SHELVES, 10 IN THE OFFICE ON THE FLOOR, AND 20 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER) AND APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA(5) AND ON THE 3 TIER ROLLING CART(20). PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE AT THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,UNDERNEATH ALL FOOD PREP TABLES IN FACILITY AND SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA AND THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

APR 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED (CUT VEGGIES, CHOPPED POTATOES, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING ON ITEMS , INDICATING A DISCARD OR SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH SEASONINGS, FLOUR, AND MIXED COATING BATTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELING WITH CONTENTS NAME IN DRY STORAGE IN REAR, AND CONTAINERS OF WORKING INGREDIENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS. -

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN REAR CORNER STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEAFOOD SALAD AND TAFFY GRAPES FOR SALE IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AND INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN REAR CORNER STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 22

2019

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPING UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN REAR CORNER STORAGE AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 26

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DISPLAY COOLERS, STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR CORNER STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

SEP 14

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED THE SPRING ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 17

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE SPRING TO THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 30

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS ABOVE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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