SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FRESH CATCH FISH & SEAFOOD, INC..

BEAT. 40/100

1345-1349 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 3, 2023 · passed

Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
114
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 3
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 13
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

OCT 6
2022
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORFood 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 ABOVE. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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 STORAGE AREA AROUND PALLETS,ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ACROSS FROM REAR PREP TABLE.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,GARBAGE CANS AND 10 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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 EACH INDIVIDUAL PACKAGED ITEM FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE#49- 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.#55-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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

APR 29
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORChemical 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.

MINORFood 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

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

APR 26
2021
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood 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

SERIOUSOther
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

MINORChemical 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.

MINORChemical 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

CRITICALPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

show all 16 inspections →
FEB 4
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

NOV 2
2020
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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).

SEP 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

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

SERIOUSFood 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)

MINORFood 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)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
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 health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED A MALE AND FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING IN RESTAURANT AT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOOD PREP AREA.PIC INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO PUT MASK ON DURING INSPECTION.MUST WEAR FACE COVERINGS AT ALL TIMES INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)

MAR 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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 MAIN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 27
2020
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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

SERIOUSFood 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 OF PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)APPX.36LBS.$115.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood 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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORFood 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)

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

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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 HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MAR 28
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

DEC 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALOther
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.

SERIOUSFood 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 READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee 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 AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 13
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

FEB 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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 7-38-030

MINORFood 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.

MAR 30
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 13
2015
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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

CRITICALEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINOREmployee 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.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN AUBURN GRESHAM