SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GOLDEN HOOK FISH, CHICKEN, STEAK & BEEF, INC..

BEAT. 39/100

4800 W FULTON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 8, 2020 · passed

Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 8
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 28
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

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

0BSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHOLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CHOLORINE TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MAY 21
2020
FAILED
22 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE BIN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE UNIT. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SUGAR AND FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINE LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

0BSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHOLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A CHOLORINE TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE COLD HOLDING UNITS OF PREMISE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM AND REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE FOR THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.**

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, NOT LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING AND REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE WALL BASE COVING IS LOOSE FOR THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ARE VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ORGANIC DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 22
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE DELI MEAT SLICER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

NOTED WALL BASE COVING LOOSE BEHIND THE COOLER AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 16
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 24
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

CLEAN BOTTO COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUID-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE GRILL AND STOVE IN HE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

APR 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

CLEAN BOTTO COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUID-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE GRILL AND STOVE IN HE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

DEC 1
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE. SOME CEILNG VENTS ARE DUSTY; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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