Chicago
40
BEAT

Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc.

1345-1349 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
16
8 passed
Last Inspected
2023-08-03
Pass Rate
50%
4 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-08-03)
Failed 4 inspections (2022, 2021, 2020...)
Food Temperature issues found across 14 inspections
Other issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 54×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 11×
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2023-08-03 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE LEFT FRONT DOOR WEATHER STRIPPING IS WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REACH IN FREEZER DOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

2022-10-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA,WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND STICKY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2022-10-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 15LBS.COOKED POTATOES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT RANGING FROM 104.1F-110.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOOD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 15 LBS. $7.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 73.4F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES.HOT HOLDING UNIT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF.MANAGER TURNED ON UNIT AND NOW IS AT 156.8F AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ...

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND POP STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF SARAN WRAP ROLLS ON LOWER SHELF OF TABLE,ON FLOOR NEAR WRAPPING STATION, ALONG EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA,LIQUOR STORA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT VIP SECTION IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF GARBAGE CART,GARBAGE CANS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,POTATO PEELER,MOP SINK BASIN.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN MAIN PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL & DAMAGED WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND TOILET ROOM IN REAR AREA,WALL AT REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA,NEAR ATM MACHINE,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND STICKY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2500911 4/29/21 NOT CORRECTED #37- OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EAC...

2021-04-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-04-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PACKAGED SALADS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR COOKED TO ORDER STEAKS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SALADS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN UNDER REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-02-04 Pass Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REAR HAND SINK, PREP TABLE AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2020-11-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(A, D) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT DIAL BROKEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL BEHIND TAGGED HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA,SEAFOOD AREA,DISH WASHING AREA (REAR).

2020-09-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BAKED POTATO,SHRIMP.FISH.OYSTER,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORI...

critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED COOK IN REAR PREP AREA EATING A SANDWICH.MUST EAT FOOD IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED BAKED POTATOES RANGING FROM 88.9F-99.6F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY PIC.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.38LBS. $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 69.8F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE(COOKED BAKED POTATOES).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT DIAL BROKEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE .

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SMOCK SOILED(FRESH SEAFOOD AREA).MUST PROVIDE CLEAN ATTIRE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,FRYER CABINETS,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STANDING WATER INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN.LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN FRESH SEAFOOD AREA.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL PANEL BEHIND TAGGED HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN MAIN COOKING AREA,SEAFOOD AREA,DISH WASHING AREA (REAR).

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the h...

2020-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRESH FISH PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA,FRESH FISH PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS,LOOSE CEILING PANEL AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MAI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN FREEZER.

2020-02-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. RAW TALIPIA 57.2F. 20LBS. RAW SHELLED SHRIMP 46.4F-51.8F SITTING INSIDE OF PLASTIC BUSS PANS THAT WHERE LEFT OUT OVERNIGHT ON COUNTER.10LBS. PRE-COOKED WHOLE POTATOES 46.2F-52.3F IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON TOPSIDE...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH AND SHRIMPS NOT BEING PROPERLY THAWED BEING LEFT OUT OVER NIGHT ON COUNTER TOPS TO THAW.MUST THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER AND REFRIGERATION ONLY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION IN A FOOD PREP AREA WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN BAR AREA INTO HAND SINK AND COUNTER TOPS.BAR AREA IS NOT IN USE/OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TABLE NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND PREP TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR CUSTOMERS WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE UNDER HAND SINK IN FRESH FISH PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA,FRESH FISH PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS,LOOSE CEILING PANEL AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN MAIN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN FREEZER.

2019-03-28 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.

2018-12-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENT THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MACARONI SALAD, COLESLAW) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL...

serious Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED WALL BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CRACKS IN THE WALL. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH A...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-09-13 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND MIXING BOWL WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY METAL ROLLING CART IN FISH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SHELF INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLER, UNDER THE GRILL, AND UNDER THE PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COLESLAW DISPLACE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE PRODUCTS/BOXES 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING PRACTICE.

2016-02-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND NONE AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

2015-03-30 Pass License Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

RAW BRICK SURFACES (WALLS, COLUMNS) THRU-OUT NEED TO BE SEALED.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP THRU-OUT. ALL FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS UNDER THE SINKS, AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED

minor Sanitation

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

WALL COVING MISSING IN ALL PREP AREAS. PROVIDE 4 INCH COVING. UNFINISHED WALL SURFACES NOTED IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE WALLS SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

2015-03-13 Fail License
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS ON AND MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURES.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE TO ALL OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES TO ALL OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND WASHBOWL SINKS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES, SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL THE RAW BRICK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS UNDER THE SINKS, AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD THE LIGHTS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE TOILET ROOMS DOOR SELF CLOSING.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
50
Williams Inn Pizzeria Express
74
Bar 91
49
Morrison'S Soul Food

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