GERRY'S FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

11857 S MICHIGAN AVE · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

9 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected May 2022.

Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
56
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 5
2022
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

APR 28
2022
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. 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 WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

FEB 27
2020
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

FEB 20
2020
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMIT AND/OR DIARREAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LID AND SIDES, POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND KEEP CLOSE TO PREVENT PEST POSSIBLE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE OF THE FOOD HANDLER NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER ALL COOLERS, AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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AUG 14
2018
FAIL 11 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11(A) OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. THE LICENSE HOLDER SHALL DESIGNATE A PERSON IN CHARGE TO BE PRESENT AT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12(A) OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE MIDDLE FRYER CABINET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN ROLLING CART UNDER CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302-14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER ALL COOLERS, AND SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

NOV 17
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NOV 7
2017
FAIL 9 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

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BLACK ROLLING CARTS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN ROLLING CART UNDER CHEST FREEZER, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

REPLACE MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.

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

REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE REAR UTILITY AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NOV 4
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR 2-DOOR COOLER.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN UTILITY ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

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